BUTUAN CITY – The top New People’s Army (NPA) leader in Bukidnon province voluntarily surrendered to the police and vowed to help the government’s peace and development program.
The NPA leader, listed under the Periodic Status Report (PSR) of the Police Regional Office-10, turned himself in San Fernando town, Bukidnon on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
“He also voluntarily surrendered his high-powered firearm and live ammunition, home-made caliber 5.56 revolver pistol and four live ammunition,” PRO 10-Regional Public Information Office (RPIO) chief Police Major Joan G. Navarro said.
The 33-year-old surrenderer was a noted leader of Squad Uno, Platoon Dos of Guerilla Front Malayag of the CPP-NPA North-Central Mindanao Regional Committee, Navarro added.
The NPA leader is under the custody of the 1003rd Maneuver Company for custodial debriefing and profiling.
PRO-10 Director Police Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon cited the surrender.
“This only shows that our intensified peace and security efforts are working,” he said. “It also reflects the growing trust of rebels in the government’s sincerity to provide them with a chance to start anew. We continue to call on the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) to lay down their arms and embrace the opportunity to live peacefully with their families.”