Government troops clash with NPA anew in AgNor
DEL PILAR, CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte – Government troops under 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB), Philippine Army encountered more or less ten fully armed NPA bandits at the hinterland of Brgy. San Isidro, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte on October 9, while conducting security operations.
The firefight lasted for three minutes and resulted to negative casualty on the government side while undetermined on the enemy side.
The encounter happened as the government troops tried to verify reports from the barangay that there was an armed group conducting extortion activities.
“The 29IB responded as part of its mandate to protect the communities and uphold their right to live peacefully,” said 29IB commanding officer LTC Glenn Joy U. Aynera.
“This operation was under the guidance of our Brigade Commander Col. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal to neutralize all armed NPAs terrorizing the community,” he added.
Moreover, the 29IB will continue its thrust to protect and serve the people in connection with the Development Support and Security Operations, to promote peace and development in Agusan del Norte, Aynera concluded. (29IB, PA/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
