MAURICIO (FB)
BUTUAN CITY – A 29-year-old medical officer and squad leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) recently surrendered in Barobo, Surigao del Sur.
“Aside from war materials, this NPA leader and medical officer also voluntarily handed over a memory card containing highly sensitive information including tactical guides, combat procedures, and plans for future operations,” disclosed Police Regional Office 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer.
“Lack of logistical support, no sight of proper leadership, tired and hunger of running in the mountains are the main reasons of his return back to the fold of the government,” Ometer added.
Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office Director Police Col. Jeffrey Lawrence D. Mauricio said the surrenderer is under the custody of the Cantilan, Surigao del Sur Municipal Police Station for documentation and custodial debriefing.
“He was actively involved in various armed encounters across the Caraga region,” Mauricio said.
The surrenderer will be enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), a government initiative that provides former rebels with financial assistance and other social benefits to help them reintegrate into society.