Kenyan and Haitian police officers conducted a joint security operation in Delmas on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of several gang members. The operation targeted notorious gangs, “Chen Mechan” and “Pierre 6,” and led to the capture of two gang leaders.
Godfrey Otunge, head of the Command Mission, confirmed the success of the raid, noting that the operation forced many gang members to flee. “Some of the key areas that the joint operations have been able to recapture and maintain dominance patrols include various streets in Delmas,” he stated.
He further emphasized the impact of the joint efforts, saying, “The joint operations incorporated different formed HNP Units that saw the key areas pacified with several gang members fleeing in consternation.”
The joint security patrols have restored order to many areas that were previously controlled by gangs. The operation also dismantled several barricades that the gangs had constructed to obstruct police access. One of the significant successes of the raid was the destruction of a double wall set up by the ‘400 Mawazo’ gang, which had been blocking a major road leading into Delmas.
Otunge revealed that the operation has also led to an unexpected response from the gang leaders. “Over the past few days, the Haitian government received multiple truce requests from gang leaders,” he reported. Despite the appeals for negotiation, the government has taken a firm stance.
“The joint message from Prime Minister Garry Conille, Director General HNP Normil Rameau, and MSS Force Commander SAIG Godfrey Otunge is clear: ‘Surrender, lay down your weapons, and be prepared to face prosecution for the atrocities you have committed,’” Otunge declared.
