Militiaman killed in NPA attacks in Cotabato

MANILA, Philippines (Philippines News Agency) — A militiaman was killed in an attack of the New People's Army (NPA) against militia units in Cotabato.

In a statement Wednesday, Capt. Rhyan Batchar, 10th Infantry Division public affairs office chief, said the first incident took place around 7 p.m. last Monday.

Unidentified rebels shot and killed Oscar Emba, 53, in Crossing Birada, Kidapawan City.

The victim, a resident of Barangay Muan, was detailed at the Balabag CAA Detachment.

Emba received six gunshot wounds and died on the spot as the gunmen took away his XRM 125 motorcycle before escaping.

A second attack took place 9:50 p.m. on the same day as the rebels, headed by a certain "Bobby," fired at the Sallab CAA Detachment in Magpet town, North Cotabato.

No one was reported hurt nor killed in the second attack.