"The encounter occurred Sunday evening, as the government forces conducted a hot pursuit operation related to an earlier clash in Barangay Sangat, Gubat, Sorsogon, which occurred on Sunday afternoon. The firefight from both sides lasted for 25 minutes, resulting in the death of Hapa and the seizure of an M4 rifle, magazines, and improvised explosive device," ani Roldan.
Walang naiulat na nasawi o nasugatan sa panig ng pamahalaan sa nasabing military operation.
Idinagdag pa ni Roldan, sangkot umano si Hapa sa iba't ibang insidente sa lalawigan na nagdulot ng matinding takot sa mga komunidad.
PNA