The Escalante City government condemned the New People’s Army attack in Barangay Malasibog that left a member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary dead and two soldiers wounded, Oct. 17.
The attack happened on Sept. 29 in Sitio Bautista, Barangay Malasibog, Escalante City, Negros Occidental.
According to the city government, the incident resulted in the death of one CAFGU Active Auxiliary member and injuries to two soldiers of the Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion.
Escalante Mayor Melecio “Beboy” Yap Jr. expressed his condolences to the family of the slain CAFGU member and support for the wounded soldiers and residents affected by the incident.
The city government said it strongly condemns all forms of violence and called on those engaged in armed struggle to pursue peaceful means of resolving conflicts and return to the fold of the government.
Yap also called on authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure that those responsible for the attack are held accountable under the law.
The city government reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security and protecting residents of Escalante City.*
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