The AFP and PNP were stunned by these coordinated actions and failed to mobilize despite the fantastic claims by Col. Jonas Sumagaysay, 3rd ID assistant commanding officer that the revolutionary movement in Negros island is on the verge of collapse.
Nagulat at hindi nakakilos ang AFP at PNP sa mga koordinadong aksyong ito sa kabila ng paglulubid ni Col. Jonas Sumagaysay, assistant commanding officer ng 3rd ID, ng mga di kapani-paniwalang kwento na babagsak na umano ang rebolusyonaryong kilusan sa isla ng Negros.