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2 NPA commanders killed in Agusan Sur clash
Two high-ranking leaders of the New People's Army (NPA), identified as commanding officer Joven and vice commander Garing, were killed in a clash with soldiers in Agusan del Sur.
The encounter occurred on Wednesday, February 12, in Barangay San Lorenzo, Prosperidad.
The military operation was prompted by reports of rebels extorting from local residents.
A 15-minute firefight ensued, resulting in the deaths of the two NPA leaders and the recovery of various items including weapons, communication devices, and subversive documents.
The bodies of the NPA leaders were turned over to the local government for proper disposition.
Colonel Emil Cruz, commanding officer of the 401st Brigade, praised the soldiers for their success and urged remaining NPA members to surrender.
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