- A Kenyan police officer was reported killed during a joint operation with Haitian forces.
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The attack happened in Pont-Sondé town, where the Savien gang ambushed the team.
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The gang fled with the officer’s body, raising security concerns.
A Kenyan police officer has been reported killed in Haiti by the notorious Savien gang during a joint operation with Haitian security forces in Pont-Sondé town. Reports indicate that the heavily armed gang ambushed the operation, overpowering the team before taking off with the officer’s body.
Escalating Threats to Kenyan Deployed Forces
This latest attack raises serious concerns about the safety of Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the multinational security mission. The gang-controlled areas have proven to be high-risk zones, with criminal groups continuing to defy security operations.
Uncertainty Over Officer’s Body
The gang’s decision to flee with the officer’s body has left authorities in a frantic search. Efforts are ongoing to recover the remains, but the hostile environment poses a major challenge to security agencies.
The Kenyan government is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
More updates to follow…
