Haiti Security Forces and MSS Recapture Télcos Station in Joint Night Operation.
Kenya Police officers serving under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS Haiti) have stepped up their operations against gangs in Haiti.
This comes just days after reports said the United States may make changes that could shift the mission’s leadership to another country.
On Monday, August 25, Kenyan-led MSS Haiti units joined the Haitian National Police (PNH) for a major night operation.
They launched a direct raid and recaptured the Télcos Station, which had been under the control of gangs linked to the well-known leader “Izo2.”
The gang had earlier stormed and occupied the station.
Security forces fought them for three hours, from 1 am to 4 am, before regaining full control.
The battle was tough, but the MSS Haiti and PNH teams carried out a careful sweep of the entire area.
The joint forces moved from house to house to clear out armed resistance.
Several gang members who tried to run or hide were caught.
Officers also seized guns and other supplies, which are now being held by the Haitian police.
In addition to taking back the Télcos Station, the teams removed roadblocks that gangs had built along roads to Télcos and Kenscoff.
The clearance restored safe movement for residents who had faced weeks of fear and blocked routes.
PNH Director General Vladimir Paraison and MSS Haiti Force Commander Godfrey Otunge gave a strong warning to gangs.
They said the period of lawlessness was over and promised more direct operations against gang groups in Port-au-Prince and nearby areas.
The commanders also confirmed that further targeted raids are planned in the coming days.
Their expanded strategy will focus on breaking down gang networks and restoring order in more parts of the capital.
Nearly 1,000 Kenyan police officers are currently in Haiti under MSS Haiti.
They have been stationed there for close to a year, helping to tackle the ongoing gang violence.
At the same time, the United States is considering expanding the mission.
Reports suggest Washington may push to double the size of the foreign forces and could even hand over overall leadership to another country.
This could also bring in more resources to support the MSS Haiti efforts.
