Kenyan-led mission in Haiti captures territory from gangs
By Arnold Ngure, August 25, 2025Kenyan-led Multi-national Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti has captured a new territory from the controls of gangs.
In a statement on Monday, August 25, 2025, MSS spokesman Jack Ombaka said that a specialized operations team had conducted the raid and recaptured the Télcos Station from the grip of gangs led by the figure known as “Izo2.”
“In the early hours of Monday, 25 August 2025, between 1:00 am. and 4:00 am, specialized units of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) and the Haitian National Police (PNH) launched a coordinated night operation that successfully recaptured the Télcos Station from the grip of gangs led by the figure known as ‘Izo2’,” Ombaka said.
Gangs suffer casualties
He equally revealed that the gang members suffered heavy losses as the team conducted door-to-door checks to rid the area of gangs.
Ombaka also noted that several weapons were recovered from the raid, and that several people associated with gang activity in the area were also nabbed.
“The gangs suffered heavy losses as the security forces conducted a methodical sweep, moving door to door to neutralize armed resistance. Several individuals attempting to flee or hide were apprehended, while a cache of weapons and other materials was seized and is now in PNH custody,” Ombaka said.
Cleared roadblocks
“As part of the operation, MSS and PNH teams are also clearing roadblocks that had been erected by gangs along routes leading to Télcos and Kenscoff, restoring safe passage for local communities.”
“Sending a strong and unambiguous message, PNH Director General Vladimir Paraison and MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge affirmed that the era of impunity for gangs is coming to an end,” the statement reads in part.
“They warned that those who continue to bear arms will face decisive action, while more targeted operations are already planned.”
“The leadership of both MSS and PNH extended their gratitude to the residents of Télcos and Kenscoff for their cooperation and resilience, assuring them of continued protection and renewed efforts to restore peace and stability in their communities,” the statement reads.
The raid comes amid funding gaps which threaten to weaken the influence and efficiency of the security mission which seeks to restore peace in the gang-ridden Caribbean country.