Ocaña imposed an overnight curfew after Friday night’s attack on the El Trapiche military compound. The municipality aimed to reduce risks to residents and facilitate security work. The curfew ran from ten on Friday night to four on Saturday morning. Norte de Santander authorities offered up to 100 million pesos for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Ocaña’s municipal authorities imposed an overnight curfew after Friday night’s attack on the El Trapiche military compound. The restriction began at ten on Friday night and ended at four on Saturday morning. The municipality intended the measure to reduce risks to residents and facilitate security work in the town. Security operations were continuing in Ocaña when the report was published that night.[2], [1]
The El Trapiche compound houses the 15th General Francisco de Paula Santander Infantry Battalion. Authorities said the compound was attacked with explosive-laden drones and rifle fire. Shrapnel also damaged an aircraft belonging to the Colombian Aerospace Force. Authorities initially blamed the ELN’s Camilo Torres Restrepo front. The first report published on Saturday morning listed two dead and five wounded; this was an early toll.[2]
Norte de Santander authorities offered up to 100 million pesos for information identifying those responsible and leading to their arrest. The administration said such information would be important in advancing the investigation into attacks on the security forces. It condemned Friday night’s attacks around the battalion and called for respect for the lives and tranquillity of Ocaña’s residents.[1], [2]
