From the Manila Standard Today (Dec 17): 5 policemen wounded in landmine explosion
BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte --- Five policemen were wounded when landmines exploded near a patrol car providing security to the head of thePresidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), a police spokesman said.
Sr. Insp. Liza Montenegro of the Surigao del Norte Police Office said the landmines believed planted by New People’s Army guerrillas on the side of the road exploded.
“OPAPP Secretary Teresita Deles was three kilometers away from the area when it happened, Army spokesman Maj. Christian Uy of the 4th Army Infantry Division said.
Deles was guest of honor in the Surigao del Norte Peace and Order Council meeting. She was on her way to the unveiling of Bayay Paglaum or Home of Hope, a housing project for rebel returnees.
Surigao City is 125 kms away from Butuan City, the regional center of the Caraga Region.
Uy said the policemen, who were members of the Bacuag Municipal Police Station, suffered minor injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte --- Five policemen were wounded when landmines exploded near a patrol car providing security to the head of thePresidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), a police spokesman said.
Sr. Insp. Liza Montenegro of the Surigao del Norte Police Office said the landmines believed planted by New People’s Army guerrillas on the side of the road exploded.
“OPAPP Secretary Teresita Deles was three kilometers away from the area when it happened, Army spokesman Maj. Christian Uy of the 4th Army Infantry Division said.
Deles was guest of honor in the Surigao del Norte Peace and Order Council meeting. She was on her way to the unveiling of Bayay Paglaum or Home of Hope, a housing project for rebel returnees.
Surigao City is 125 kms away from Butuan City, the regional center of the Caraga Region.
Uy said the policemen, who were members of the Bacuag Municipal Police Station, suffered minor injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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