Haiti Police Attack Leaves 3 Abducted, 1 Killed, 2 Injured

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-15 16:39:07 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-08-17 18:17:59

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An attack on an armored police vehicle has left 3 policemen abducted and an innocent driver killed, with 2 others injured.

In an increasingly grim update on the situation in Haiti, an attack on an armored police vehicle yesterday (11 Jan) has left 3 policemen abducted and an innocent driver killed, with 2 others injured. A gang of armed individuals in military fatigues blocked the vehicle and opened fire in the neighborhood of La Boule, in the northern city of Gonaives, according to the police. The police armored vehicle was on the way to drop off reinforcements at the city's police station, which was recently attacked by criminals. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) expressed its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families, and pledged its support and solidarity with the Haitian authorities in their efforts to fight gangs to restore order and security throughout the country.

No details were given about the condition of the three officers who were abducted during the attack. Increasing violence and insecurity in Haiti has prompted the government to announce a two-week extension of the state of emergency, enabling it to impose tougher measures including a nightly curfew, roadblocks, and restrictions on gatherings. The measure, effective since 3 December, was due to expire on 17 January, but has now been extended until 2 February.

Haiti has been reeling from deepening political instability and a humanitarian crisis, compounded by gang violence that has displaced more than 75,000 people. The extension of the state of emergency aims to control the situation and encourage the displaced to return home. According to the UN, nearly 3 million people in Haiti need humanitarian assistance, and some 460,000 are experiencing severe food insecurity.

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