NPAs burn cargo trucks in Agusan

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels burned two cargo trucks in Purok 3, Barangay Katipunan, Bayugan City in Agusan del Sur Monday noon.

A report of the Bayugan City police to Caraga police regional information office stated that the vehicles were traveling from Barangay Anislagan to Bayugan City, when their drivers were forced to pull over by the NPA rebels at Barangay Marcelina.

The communist rebels then poured gasoline on the hoods of the vehicles and lighted them. The suspects fled after the incident.