Davao police probes government-marked armaments surrendered by ex-NPA members

THE DAVAO Police Regional Office (PRO-11) is now investigating how armaments with government markings ended up in the hands of New People’s Army (NPA) members who recently surrendered in Davao City. A family of three turned themselves in to the PRO-11 last week, bringing with them government-marked arms and ammunition. The family, composed of a couple and their son, was reportedly operating in the hinterlands of the city and were members of the Pulang Bagani Command, which used to be headed by Leoncio Pitao, also known as Kumander Parago. “We will trace (how the armaments reached the rebels),” Chief Supt. Marcelo C. Morales, PRO-11 director, said. Mr. Morales said the military will also conduct a separate investigation. — Carmelito Q. Francisco