A high ranking New People's Army (NPA) rebel leader was arrested Friday February 6, by the combined elements of Valencia City Police Office and soldiers belonging to the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army.
The rebel leader was identified as Reeboy Gandinao, allegedly the Commander of 4th Platoon of Guerilla Front 6 operating in the hinterlands of Quezon, Bukidnon and parts of Valencia City.
Gandinao was arrested Friday afternoon at the boundary of Barangay Lumintao, Quezon Bukidnon and Barangay Dagat-Kidavao in Valencia City.
Taken from Gandinao at the time of his arrest was a Cal. 45 pistol with magazine and several rounds of ammunitions.
He was booked at the Valencia Police Office and was transferred immediately to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
The NPA is waging a revolutionary war against the government of the Philippines. It is active in Bukidnon including the interior barangays of Valencia City. #
