New People's Army burned down heavy equipment in Alegria, Surigao del Norte

Suspected New People's Army rebels burned down heavy equipment (crane) owned by Dumlao Construction in Brgy. San Pedro, Alegria, Surigao del Norte around 9:20pm Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. According to 30IB Phil Army Spokesperson Capt. Steve Mangabat, 10 unidentified armed men believed to be members of the Guerilla Front 16 torched down and fired the said equipment which is being used in the ongoing construction of a bridge along the national highway of Brgy. San Pedro. Allegedly the torching of the equipment was due to the failure of the owner to pay extortion demands by the NPA. Recovered from the scene were empty shells of AK47. PNP Alegria & unit operatives are now conducting further investigation & cover operation of the area.