Kenya Confirms Plans to Bring Home Officer Who Died in Haiti Mission
The officer died on Sunday evening following a road accident on the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville highway near Pèlerin 9. The crash, which involved two armored vehicles belonging to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), also left several personnel nursing injuries and claimed the lives of two Haitian civilians.
Family Notified, Repatriation in Progress
National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed on Monday that the officer’s family has been briefed about the tragedy. He said the Haitian National Police (HNP) is working hand in hand with the MSS leadership to coordinate the repatriation process.
“The fallen officer will be flown back to Kenya, and those injured are receiving the best possible care. Some may require advanced treatment outside Haiti,” said Nyaga.
Details of the Crash
Preliminary reports indicate that one armored truck developed a mechanical fault and was being towed by another when the accident occurred. The force of the collision left eight MSS officers injured, three of them critically. Plans are underway to move the severely wounded to the Dominican Republic for specialized treatment.
International Condolences
The United States Embassy in Haiti expressed sympathy to Kenya and to the families affected, noting that it was “deeply saddened” by the loss. The embassy extended prayers to the victims and best wishes for the recovery of the injured.
Kenya’s Lead Role in Haiti
Kenya heads the MSS, a peace enforcement mission endorsed by the UN to restore stability in Haiti. The deployment includes officers from Jamaica, Bahamas, Guyana, Barbados, and Guatemala, all operating under Kenyan command.
This incident marks the first Kenyan casualty since the country took up leadership of the mission, which was launched to counter armed gangs and improve security in the troubled Caribbean nation.
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External source: United Nations Press Releases
