Alleged CPP-NPA official shot dead in Sorsogon

An alleged official of the CPP-NPA in Sorsogon was shot dead after an exchange of fire with PNP intelligence operatives in Casiguran town.

According to John Consulta's report on "24 Oras" on Tuesday, killed in the shoot-out was Fernando Dialogo, known by the aliases Jepoy, Enkar, and Karen. Four of his companions surrendered as well, the police said.

In a statement, the PNP said Dialogo is the highest CPP-NPA official in Sorsogon. The report showed the police officers tramping through muddy forest to get to the alleged rebels' hideout.

"Itong operation na ito dates back to 2021, medyo nahirapan ang tropa natin dahil palipat-lipat sila and they are highly mobile," said PNP Chief Police General Benjamin Acorda.

“This operation is based on the serving of eight warrants. Five of these are involving murder, isa ay violation of anti-terrorism law at the other two ay sa firearms and ammunition law,” he also said.

Three M16 Armalites, an M203 grenade launcher, and ammunition were also confiscated.

In a separate operation, another alleged CPP-NPA official, Romeo Cudal alias Mon, was arrested in Quirino.

With a P750,000 reward for his capture, Cudal is wanted on multiple murder, direct assault with murder charges. — Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/BM, GMA Integrated News