BUTUAN CITY – The Army 901st Infantry “Fight Em” Brigade announced on Tuesday that the last remaining Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army unit, the Sub-Region de Gravidad (SRSDG) Westland, operating in its area of responsibility in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region has been dismantled.

“The brigade achieved a major victory in our campaign against communist insurgency after we successfully dismantled SRSDG,” Col. Manuel Darius M. Resuello, commanding officer of the 901st Infantry “Fight Em” Brigade, said.

Platun Uno of SRSDG Westland was completely dismantled following multiple encounters in Surigao del Norte and Butuan City. Eighteen members, among them key leaders, were neutralized.

The surrender of its last two members to the military on Oct. 2, along with seven high-powered firearms, signaled the total collapse of the platoon, Resuello said.

Platun Dos was crippled after a June 25 clash in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, where two members were wounded and later surrendered. Its leader, Ka Renren, capitulated on Aug. 22 and persuaded five more comrades to surrender, leaving only seven members active, the 901st Brigade said.

A total of 26 members of the SRSDG Westland have been neutralized since June.

“Only three weakened squads remain, now cornered in the boundaries of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, and San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, under sustained pursuit by 901st Brigade forces,” said Resuello, who vowed to sustain relentless operations against remaining communist rebels.