Nolcom neutralizes six NPAs, seize 42 firearms

By Liezle Basa Inigo

CAMP Aquino, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command reported on Monday, May 22, that six New People’s Army rebels were neutralized in their area of jurisdiction from Jan. 1 to present.
    Nolcom chief Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca said four NPAs were apprehended, two surrendered, and two others were identified as lie-low members.
    Buca said 158 mass base supporters have withdrawn their support to the communist movement.
    Nolcom recovered 21 high-powered firearms, 21 low-powered firearms, and 38 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the NPA.
    Buca thanked the bravery and commitment of troops involved in operations against the NPA, the success of these, he said, is a testament to the Nolcom’s unwavering commitment to the safety and security of the people in the region.
    Nolcom covers the Ilocos region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon, including the Scarborough Shoal and the Benham Rise. 
    It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.