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Two NPA rebels nabbed in Negros Occidental


Joint forces of the Army and the Philippine National Police on Wednesday captured two suspected members of the New People's Army following an encounter with an armed group in Negros Occidental.
 
The captured suspects were identified as Felipe Bolo, 34 and Conrado Sison, 19 who both hail from Sitio Bedio, Brgy Codcod, San Carlos City.
 
According to the Army, the encounter with the armed group in Sitio Natuyay, Brgy Cod-cod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental lasted for fifteen minutes.
 
Recovered after the encounter were five shotguns and a cal. 357 revolver. The suspects were turned over to the San Carlos City PNP for medical check-up and inquest proceedings.
 
The Army is currently conducting pursuit operations against the other members of the armed group that escaped. —Andrei Medina/NB, GMA News
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