Haiti’s New President Visits Kenyan MSS Force, Vows to Find Missing Officer Killed By Gunmen
The President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), Fritz Alphonce visited MSS’s LSA 2 today, March 27, 2025.
During the visit, he held a meeting with MSS leadership, led by Force Commander Mr. Godfrey Otunge, SAIG. President Fritz reiterated Haiti’s commitment to collaborating with MSS officers and other stakeholders in the search for a Kenyan officer who went missing on March 25, 2025, in the Pont-Sondé area of the Artibonite Department.
”H.E. Fritz commended the MSS contingents for their service to the Haitian people. He also praised the strong and productive working relationship between the Haitian National Police (HNP) and MSS officers. He encouraged the MSS troops to remain resolute and dedicated in their mission to create a safer Haiti,” the MSS Force said in a statement.
Addressing the MSS personnel, he expressed his gratitude for their commitment to protecting the Haitian people from gang violence. In response, MSS Force Commander Mr. Godfrey Otunge, SAIG, thanked H.E. Fritz for his support and assured him that MSS officers remain motivated and steadfast in their duties.
”He highlighted the successes MSS has achieved so far and welcomed the Haitian leadership’s collaborative efforts in the search for the missing Kenyan officer. He commended the officer’s bravery in confronting gangs and striving for a safer Haiti.”
Otunge also expressed appreciation for the local community in Pont-Sondé, acknowledging their continued cooperation with MSS and HNP in the fight against gang violence and their efforts in the search for the missing officer.
Accompanying the TPC President were the country’s Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé, former TPC President H.E. Leslie Voltaire, and HNP Director General Mr. Rameau Normil, along with other dignitaries.
The MSS leadership was represented by Deputy Force Commander Mr. Kevron Henry and other senior MSS officers. The TPC President and Prime Minister reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to ensuring that the missing Administration Police Constable (APC) Benedict Kabiru is found.
