2 rebels yield to cops in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY—Two former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered Wednesday to policemen in Eastern Samar.
‘Ka’ Ebir, 28; and ‘Ka’ Ogis, 29, turned themselves over to the 1st Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company (ESPMFC) based in Dolores town.
Ebir surrendered a 9mm caliber pistol, while Ogis handed a grenade.
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The two decided to surrender, saying they were tired of fighting the government.
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The two are now under temporary protection of the 1st ESPMFC as they were set to receive financial assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Program (E-CLIP).
Brigadier Gen. Bernard Banac, the police regional director, expressed his gratitude to the 1st ESPMC for their relentless efforts in ending insurgency in the country.
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