NPA Capability Crippled As 4ID Troops Unearth 8 Firearms in Agusan del Norte

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City — Troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division scored two (2) operational success against the New People's Army in Caraga regions, after unearthing an arms cache in the vicinity of Mt. Sinamparong, Barangay Bangonay, Tubay; and in the vicinity of Mt. Badjang, Brgy. Bangonay, Jabonga, all of Agusan del Norte on July 3 and July 4, 2025, respectively.

The successful retrieval was carried out by the 29th Infantry Battalion through a focused military operation launched in coordination with the intelligence units of the 4ID; and a tip-off from Ricky M. Per, a former top NPA leader who surrendered to the government forces last June 14, 2025. Acting on the intelligence, the troops immediately launched an operation that led to the discovery of three (3) serviceable 7.62mm AK-47 rifles on June 3, 2025; and additional four (4) serviceable 7.62mm AK-47 rifles and one (1) 5.56mm M16A1 rifle the next day.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark S. Tabon, Commanding Officer of 29IB said the accomplishment was a result of their continuing localized reintegration efforts and close coordination with former rebels, whose ongoing cooperation continues to play a vital role in sustaining the momentum of the government's counter-insurgency campaign.