Arms cache tipped by former communist terrorists recovered

 

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PAGADIAN CITY (Oct. 28, 2020) - The Operating troops from the 44th Infantry Battalion recovered an arms cache in Sitio Palos, Barangay Santo Niño, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte on October 28, 2020 early morning.

According to the Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., a report received from 102nd Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas stated that a section from the Headquarters Service Company of the 44IB was conducting combat operation when they discovered an arms cache of the Guerilla Front Flex-A, Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee revealed by former high-ranking communist terrorists.

“Recovered from the said arms cache were high-powered firearms including five M16 and one Caliber .30 M1 Carbine rifles, one long magazine of Carbine rifle with 26 rounds of live ammunition of Caliber .30, one Nokia cellular phone, two bandoliers, CTG flag, medical and dental equipment, and assorted medicines,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. related.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Nicolas lauded the troops of the 44IB led by Lt. Col. Don Templonuevo for the successful operation.

Likewise, JTF ZamPeLan Commander Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio said that the military gained the trust and support of the former rebels through the implementation of the livelihood programs of the government. 

Moreover, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. stated, “This accomplishment is also attributable to the intensified operations of the military intelligence units under the command and control of the Western Mindanao Command.” 

“Rest assured that we will continue to step up our military and non-military operations to achieve the coveted peace and progress in western and central Mindanao,” the commander added. (By JONG D. CADION with PR from WestMinCom