A Kenyan police officer serving in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti has been reported missing.
In a statement, MSS Spokesperson Jack Ombaka said the Kenyan officer went missing after Haitian gangs ambushed MSS officers in the Pont-Sonde area.
The incident occurred after a Haitian National Police (HNP) armored vehicle got stuck in a ditch suspected to have been dug by the gangs.
In response, two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles were deployed to help recover the vehicle.
“On March 25, 2025, at approximately 16:30 hrs, a Haitian National Police (HNP) armored vehicle on patrol along the Carrefour Paye-Savien Main Supply Route in the Pont-Sonde area, Artibonite Department, got stuck in a ditch—suspected to have been deliberately dug by gangs. In response, two MSS Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from Pont-Sonde were dispatched to assist in the recovery,” read part of the statement.
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However, one of the MRAPs also got stuck, while the other developed a mechanical issue, and while the officers were resolving the issue, the Haiti gangs ambushed them.
“Unfortunately, during the recovery operation, one of the MRAPs also got stuck, while the other developed a mechanical issue. As the rescue teams attempted to resolve the situation, suspected gang members lying in wait launched an attack. As a result of the incident, one MSS Kenyan contingent officer remains unaccounted for,” Ombaka stated.
Meanwhile, specialized teams have been deployed to conduct a search and determine the whereabouts of the officer.
The incident comes days after a Kenyan Police Officer was injured during a security operation in Kenscoff, within the Belot area in Haiti.
The officer was evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he received medical attention.
On February 23, Constable Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai was killed during an operation in Ségur-Savien. He was laid to rest on Wednesday, March 19.
