A HIGH-ranking New People's Army (NPA) rebel was arrested by government troops at the port of Surigao City in Surigao del Norte.
The military identified the NPA leader as Nenita Dolera, the secretary of Guerilla Front 19 of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) operating in Surigao del Sur.
According to the 401st Infantry Brigade, a warrant of arrest for murder was served to Dolera after information was obtained that she was in Leyte and returning to Surigao City via fast craft.
Dolera was brought to Surigao City Police Station for documentation and proper disposition. She is currently detailed at the headquarters of Police Regional Office-Caraga in Butuan City.
"Guerilla Front 19 is now on the verge of collapse following the arrest of their leader. To the remaining members of the CTG, now is the best time to return to the folds of the law while there’s still time and opportunity," Colonel Rommel Almaria, the commander of the 401st Infantry Brigade, said.
"We shall continue our collaboration with the PNP and other law enforcement agencies to hunt down all the CTG members who will not peacefully capitulate to the government," he added. (SunStar Philippines)