CAGWAIT, Surigao del Sur – PNP combat forces encountered at least 15 armed NEw People’s Army (NPA) rebels at the height of insurgency operation at the vicinity of Kilometer 7 in this town on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Elements of Surigao del Sur Provincial Public Safety Company led by PINSP Archie V. Amores clashed with the Maoist terrorists believed to be of Guerilla Front B of Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee that resulted in a 20-minute firefight.
Rebels withdrew to the mountainous area when troops held their posts and valiantly retaliated.
PO1 Ronald E. Palma was hit in his right arm while casualties on the enemy side are yet to be determined.
Checkpoints and intelligence monitoring have been intensified to trap and immobilize the terrorists.