Civilian tips repel NPA attack against government forces

By CMO Battalion, 8ID PA
November 23, 2010

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar  –  The 52nd Cadre Battalion’s 33rd Western Samar CAFGU Active Auxiliary Company in Poblacion, Motiong, Samar was attempted to harass by the unidentified number of New People’s Army (NPA) around 9:50 p.m. yesterday, November 22.

According to report that reached to this headquarters, the NPA’s attack failed due to the early warning provided by the residents in the area.

The NPA was armed by assorted high powered firearms when they attempted to take over the camp and the fire fight just lasted for 10 minutes because the enemy sensed the readiness of the soldiers and CAAs manning the camp.

No one was reported hurt in the side of the government forces while on the enemy side. It is still being determined as of press time.

Meanwhile, Major General Chan, 8ID’s commander commended the troops of Motiong detachment for successfully defending their post and thwarting the enemy attack.  According to Major General Chan, “Such gallant feat of our troops is a clear manifestation of their dedication to duty in poretecting the people against the threat groups that will sow terror to the peace loving Samarenos”.

He said that another NPA plan was thwarted due to the unwavering support of our people.  It only proves that insurgency could not be totally expunged by a mere military solution.  It needs a thorough collaboration between the civilians and the soldiers.

“As I was saying, this feat can be attributed to our people. Our services can be fully carried out if our people also show concern, not just for our soldiers, but for themselves too,” he says.

Troops were already sent out to pursue the fleeing communist terrorists and make them face the legal charges and the full force of the law.

With the standing call of General Chan to the rebels to lay down their arms and return to the mainstream society to re-experience the genuine democracy, he further said that the 8ID is very much firmed to sue those who do not show intention to cooperate with the government and keep on staging chaos to the people.