Army apprehends armed group in Samar

By CMO Battalion, 8ID PA
January 15, 2011

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan Samar  –  Army troopers from the 52IB of Purog detachment headed by SSg Victor Raras receives information coming from the civilian on the existing presence of the Armed Group at vicinity Brgy. Dinaitan and Purog both of Gandara, Samar this morning.

Report reaching this headquarters from concerned citizen of said barangay, divulged that about 02:00 a.m. this morning troops from Purog detachment led by SSg Raras jumped off said detachment and proceeded to the reported area. Upon arriving thereat, troops encountered unidentified armed group under uncertain leader at about 06:00 a.m. of same day.

Firefight lasted for about five (5) minutes that resulted to the recovery of the following items from the enemy side: one (1) M16A1 bearing serial number #RP168738; five (5) loaded magazines of M16 rifle; seven (7) loaded magazines of M14; two (2) rifle grenades and one (1) body count known as Reynaldo Loberando. Said troops are still in the area and coordination has been established with the local PNP for the legal documentation and disposition of the cadaver.

The success in the campaign against armed groups was basically the result of the enhanced cooperation established between the Army and the civilian populace in the area. The massive information drives conducted by the Army have immensely enlightened the people of Samarnon their roles in our overall peace and development efforts.