Prior to the surrender, a former NPA Mass supporter tipped off the location of an ammo cache containing two thousand five hundred eighty-three (2,583) 5.56mm rounds, one hundred twenty-five (125) rounds of 7.62mm rounds, and 3 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) - Anti-Personnel.
Alias Rexan, 15 y/o, and a member of Guerilla Front 51 / Pulang Bagani Command (PBC), Southern Regional Committee (SRC) 3, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) surrendered to Bravo Company, Culan Patrol Base last September 14, 2020, around 09:00 O’clock in the morning at So. Garok, Brgy. Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
The MSWDO subsequently conducted custodial debriefing to the minor.
Subsequently, Alias Gaspar, 59 y/o, and a member of Guerilla Front 51 / Pulang Bagani Command (PBC), Southern Regional Committee (SRC) 3, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) surrendered to CAA Joel R Rada PA of Culan Patrol Base under CPT Zander Usman last September 14, 2020, around 08:00 O’clock in the evening at So. Culan, Brgy. Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
Alias “REXAN” and Alias “GASPAR” surrendered due to the hardships in the jungle, hunger, and fear for their life as a result of the recent clash between Government Troops and the Communist Terrorist Group – NPA.
“The Battalion appreciates the bravery of the surrenders for returning to the fold of the law. The surrender of a child warrior clearly shows that CTGs violated the RA 11188 known as 'An Act Providing for the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict' which prohibits the recruitment of children into armed groups. The use of children shows the inhumane and terroristic nature of the CTGs,” Said Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey M Carandang, Commander of the 39th Infantry (Smash Em) Battalion.
Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 39th Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Agila, PA
Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 39th Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Agila, PA
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