CAMP MAJOR SATURNINO DUMLAO, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – A 58-year-old married farmer and former CTG member (non-PSRTG listed) from Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, voluntarily withdraw his support to the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and expressed his allegiance to the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on August 6.

Joint operation conducted by personnel of 1st Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Mobile Force Company (NVPMFC) in coordination with Ambaguio Police Station, facilitated the surrender of a.k.a Arnold and his renunciation of support to the CTG.

During the initial interview, Arnold disclosed his involvement with the CTG dating back to 1998 when he was recruited after a meeting at Brgy. Vista Hill, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

He recounted his training in combat operations and raid at Sitio Ginamgaman, Brgy. Dulli, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, as well as a planned attack in Sitio Dinagat, Nalungtutan, Nagtipunan, Quirino, in 2005.

In 2008, Arnold decided to leave the group during a training session in Sitio Bagtong Tubo, Brgy. Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, and went into hiding in Sitio Ugaw, Brgy. Labang, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya.

Due to escalating encounters in the municipality in 2010, ARNOLD chose to lie low until now. He sought to surrender to ensure his safety, vindicate his name, and support the government’s efforts in ending insurgency.

He is currently undergoing custodial debriefing and documentation to facilitate his proper disposition and ensure appropriate support for his reintegration into mainstream society.

Col. Camlon Nasdoman, provincial director said that the accomplishment underscores the continuing commitment of NOVO COPS to seek peace and stability by encouraging former insurgents to lay down their arms, reintegrate into society, and support government initiatives that promote peace and development within the province.