Army, PNP capture wounded NPA rebel in AgSur
SAN LUIS, Agusan del Sur – After a report from a concerned resident and through the joint intelligence efforts of the military and police, a wounded Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) was recently captured in Sitio Kimambukadyang, Barangay Binicalan, San Luis, this province.
With respect to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and
Commission of Human Rights (CHR), the wounded NPA was immediately treated by
the unit medical team and brought to Talacogon District Hospital for his
medical needs. Alias ‘Robert’ revealed that some of their comrades was killed
and missing while Rexon Guinar alias ‘More’, Squad Leader of the said armed
group, was hit on his left hand wounded during the said encounter.
Camangyan had warrants of arrest for attempted homicide, attempted
murder, illegal possession of firearms and other charges issued by courts in
the province of Agusan del Sur. After being appraised of his constitutional
rights, Camangyan was properly turned over to San Luis Municipal Police Station
(MPS) for proper disposition.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Reynald Romel A. Goce, Commanding Officer of 26IB
affirmed the adherence of the troops to human rights. "With respect to
humanity, we will always respect human life and treat the wounded during armed
conflict. Rest assured that the Ever Onward troopers will continue
to adhere in accordance with stated policies, guidelines and procedures on
human rights in all their operations against known enemies of the state in
order to respect and protect the rights of every Filipino citizen," he
said.
“We are grateful for the cooperation of our fellows in the community,
through your reports, we were able to capture the wounded rebel and saved his
life. To our brothers and sisters who are still on the ranks of the NPA, lay
down your arms, avail the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program
(E-CLIP) benefits and start a peaceful life," Goce ended.
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the
NPA, is listed as a communist terrorist group by the Philippine Government,
United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New
Zealand. (2Lt Cecille Tappa, CMO officer, 26IB, PA/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
