Informant to get P5.6M reward for NPA leader鈥檚 death
The informant who provided information to the military which led to the death of a ranking New People’s Army leader in Davao City is set to receive P5.6 million reward.
Capt. Alberto Caber, public affairs officer of the Eastern Mindanao Command, said the tipster is a civilian from Paquibato district.
“[Army’s 10th Infantry Division commanding officer] Gen. Eduardo Ano has played a key role that led to the capture and death of Commander Alias Parago,” he said.
Caber said the civilian still has to undergo a validation from the police and military before the reward is given.
“There’s a procedure and after the requirements are complied with, it will be awarded,” he added.
Caber did not say whether the informant is a male or a female.
Article continues after this advertisementLeoncio Pitao, known as alias Parago, 57, and a female companion identified as Kyle Hermosa, 22, believed to be his medic, were killed in an encounter on Sunday in Paquibato District in Davao City.
Article continues after this advertisementPitao is described as a “notorious NPA leader.” He was responsible for abducting an Army general in the 1990s but was released after a series of negotiations.
He has six warrants of arrest for various crimes from murder, frustrated murder, robbery, kidnapping and arson, Caber said. AU
