In a statement, Ka Macario Dilaab, spokesperson of the NPA Mt. Alip Operations Command in Far South Mindanao Region said that at least seven bodies were immediately loaded onto a helicopter after the encounters.
Ayon sa pahayag ni Ka Macario Dilaab, tagapagsalita ng Mt. Alip Operations Command ng BHB sa Far South Mindanao Region, hindi bababa sa pitong bangkay ang agad na isinakay sa helikopter matapos ang mga engkwentro.