Two communist rebels yield in Central Luzon
Central Luzon. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
OLONGAPO CITY — Two alleged members of a communist rebel group in Central Luzon surrendered to government troops and turned over their firearms, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said Thursday.
In a report, the PRO3 identified the two as “Ka Bunog” and “Ka Johnny,” who voluntarily turned themselves in on Tuesday, April 11.
Ka Bunog was described as a former member of Militiang Bayan, which operates in Zambales.
He turned over a unit of 12-gauge improvised shotgun and 40-mm grenade ammunition when he yielded to troops from the Zambales Provincial Mobile Force Company.
On the other hand, Ka Johnny was tagged as an active member of a communist group operating in Tarlac province. He is facing various charges, such as light threats and violations of the Revised Forestry Code.
Article continues after this advertisementThe PRO3 said Ka Johnny turned in a homemade M14 rifle without a serial number, live ammunition, a magazine and a rifle grenade with a canister. INQ
Article continues after this advertisementRELATED STORIES
3 ex-rebels in Zambales yield to gov’t
2 ex-rebels in Central Luzon surrender to gov’t troops
2 rebels surrender in Zambales, Bataan
