The Command of the Ninth Brigade, attached to the Fifth Division of the National Army, informs the public that this morning, troops from the Infantry Battalion No. 26 Cacique Pigoanza, who fulfill the mission of providing protection and security to the inhabitants of the town of Villa Esperanza, the town center of San Miguel, in the municipality of La Plata, Huila, were attacked by subjects accused of being members of the residual organized armed group Columna Móvil Dagoberto Ramos, who infringing the norms of international humanitarian law and violating human rights, they opened fire on our soldiers, leaving the civilian population in the middle.
In the event, a minor was injured, who received first aid from the combat nurse of the military unit; however, despite her efforts, she unfortunately loses her life.
According to preliminary information, the members of this armed structure are using the civilian population to act against the troops, with the intention of withdrawing them from this important region of the country.
The National Army, in compliance with the constitutional mission, strengthens operations in defense of life, security, with the sole purpose of safeguarding the population of the department of Huila.
The institution rejects this type of criminal actions that affect groups with special constitutional protection, such as our children and adolescents, and sends a heartfelt message of condolences to the family of the minor. The complaint is being filed by this Command before the competent authorities.
