Alleged NPA member nabbed in Zambo del Sur

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Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur - A woman suspected of being a member of the New People's Army was apprehended by the 53rd Infantry (Matapat) Battalion and the Margosatubig Police as she was being treated at the Margosatubig Regional Hospital in Margosatubig, Zamboanga de Sur.

Margosatubig, Zambo Sur Regional Hospital

Lt. Col. Alvin V. Luzon, commander of the Matapat Battalion, identified the suspect as Annabelle Quijano, allegedly a member of the Natarang Gerilya (Front Committee) KARA, which operates in the towns of Zamboanga del Sur.

According to Luzon, Quijano has warrants of arrest for murder, theft, attempted murder, malicious mischief, and frustrated homicide.

Luzon added that Quijano was apprehended after she was rushed to the emergency room of the Margosatubig Regional Hospital because of profuse bleeding due to miscarriage.

A tipster alerted authorities to Quijano's presence in the hospital.

Luzon said they would ensure Quijano's safety and respect her rights. But she would still need to face the charges against her once she has recovered.

Brig. Gen. Gerardo F. Barrientos Jr., commander of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, said that the apprehension of Quijano is another big blow to the NPA in Zamboanga del Sur. - 9News Online, from a report by Jong Cadion