Communist Terrorist Group remnant neutralized in encounter with government forces

By PIO WESMINCOM

 A remnant of the communist terrorist group was killed during an encounter with the government forces in Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022.

 While conducting patrol at the mountainous portion of Purok 2, Barangay Saad, same town, troops of the 53rd Infantry Battalion were fired upon by unseen assailants from a concealed position prompting the troops nearest to the assailants to return fire. 

 Firefight ensued after which enemies scampered in different directions. While clearing the encounter site, operating troops recovered one enemy cadaver, one sling bag with, tobacco, and one Nokia keypad phone. 

 Brig. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, Commander of the Joint Task Force ZamPelan, identified the neutralized CTG member as Martino Ayas, a.k.a. Nasser, a remnant of the Guerrilla Front BBC. He is reportedly trying to recruit members into the NPA in the mentioned barangay since August 2022 along with Jessel Cabal, a.k.a Sabel, and Nelboy Baron, a.k.a. Jundy.

 Operating troops are in pursuit of the fleeing enemies. 

 

Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas, Acting Commander of Western Mindanao Command commended the troops for their vigilance. “I urge the CTG remnants to come out and end their useless battle. Our troops will continue to press on until all areas will be cleared from traces of terrorism.”