FOUR communist New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists have surrendered to government authorities in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official announced.

Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula director, identified the NPA surrenderers as follows: Joel Tao Dua, Jemar Tao, Delmark Asuroy Tao and Perlyn Andus Tao.

Ylagan said the four surrendered around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in Santa Maria village, Leon Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte.

The surrenderers were members of the Regional Urban Committee of the NPA’s Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee.

Ylagan said they surrendered as they wish to live peaceful lives and follow the series of negotiations initiated by the police in Zamboanga del Norte.

He said the surrenderers will be processed to be able to avail of the government programs intended for returnees. (SunStar Zamboanga)