A Kenyan security officer has been confirmed among three people who died in a road accident in Haiti.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Inspector General of Police, “reports indicate that on Sunday, 31st August 2025, at approximately 1700 hours Haitian time (Monday, 1st September 2025, at 0200 hours Kenyan time), MSS officers were involved in a tragic road traffic accident on the Kenscoff-Pétion-Ville Road in the Pèlerin 9 area. The incident occurred during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro vehicles. During the towing process, the unfortunate accident happened, which also claimed the lives of two civilians and injured eight other MSS officers.
“The National Police Service (NPS) extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and relatives of the fallen officer and assures them of our unwavering support during this time of profound sorrow. Meanwhile, the MSS, in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (HNP), is making arrangements to repatriate the officer’s body to Kenya and is ensuring the injured personnel continue to receive the best possible medical care.”
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