Camp Melchor F dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela – Government forces
were ambushed by undetermined number of NPA remnants believed to be elements of
Kilusang Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Montes under unknown leader at the vicinity of
Sitio Daing, Brgy Remedios, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur at about 9:30 this morning.
The government
forces belong to the Army’s 50th Infantry Battalion. They were ambushed by the NPA remnants while going back to their
Company Post after conducting “Bayanihan” activity in the area.
Although
outnumbered, the army troops onboard a KM450 vehicle fought and were able to
repulse the attack initiated by the NPA remnants and even captured one (1) cal
45 pistol from them. Unfortunately,
there are three (3) killed in action and one (1) wounded on the government
side. As of press time, the identities
of the victims cannot be disclosed for we are still informing their families.
Alpha Company
of 50IB conducted reinforcement and pursuit operations against the withdrawing
NPA remnants to ensure the safety and protection of the local residents in the
area who suffered from the extortion and violent activities of the NPA rebels.
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