7 soldiers hurt in landmine attack in Agusan del Norte

BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte, Philippines — Seven soldiers of the 23rd Infantry Battalion (IB) were wounded when a landmine planted by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels exploded in Sitio Agfa, Barangay Lower Olave in this town on Wednesday. 

The 4th Infantry Division public affairs office said the rebels detonated the landmine after a gunfight with the soldiers. 

Prior to the incident, soldiers also clashed with rebels in Sitio Bulak.

A rebel identified as Rex Hangadon, 23, was found dead after the encounter. Soldiers seized the rifle of the slain rebel.