THREE Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) surrendered to troops of the 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB), under the 901st Infantry Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) at the 29IB Headquarters in Barangay Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte on Nov. 11.
The military said the surrendered individuals were identified as regular members of the Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabedad (SRSDG) Westland under the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC), known by their aliases Desna/Ola, Daryl, and Joshua.
Accordingly, they brought with them a Colt .45 caliber pistol loaded with five rounds of .45 ammunition, a Caliber 9mm Ingram M11 submachine gun with a magazine containing three rounds of 9mm ammunition, and another Colt .45 pistol with a magazine.
Moreover, the military said these individuals abandoned the armed struggle due to severe food scarcity, loss of leadership, and a growing sense of fear.
They opted to return to the fold of the law to start a new and peaceful life with their families, reintegrating into mainstream society and leaving behind a life of conflict.
Photo courtesy of 29IB
