Google map of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
BUTUAN CITY – Armed men believed to be communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed a government militiaman in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Wednesday afternoon, the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) said.
“The victim is a farmer and a former member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in their barangay,” Col. James Goforth, SDSPPO director, told Philippine News Agency Thursday.
Goforth identified the victim as 29-year-old Darwin Juagpao, 29, who was shot to death by gunmen at the family's farm in Barangay Pangi.
Police said Juagpao died of a gunshot wound in his back.
“We also found out in our investigation that the victim is a former NPA rebel who surrendered and availed the program of the government. He joined the CAFGU and eventually left and lived a peaceful life through farming,” Goforth said. (PNA)
