During the rescue operation, gang members attacked the team, leading to the officer's disappearance.

A Kenyan police officer has been reported missing in Haiti following an ambush by suspected gang members on March 25, 2025, in Pont-Sondé.

The incident occurred while the officer was assisting the Haitian national police with a vehicle that had become stuck in a ditch.

Specialized search teams have been deployed by the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to find the missing officer, amid unconfirmed reports that he may have been killed.

Video footage purportedly showing the officer's body has circulated online, but its authenticity has not been verified.

Kenya has deployed approximately 800 police officers to Haiti since June 2024 as part of the MSS mission to combat rampant gang violence.

This attack is part of a troubling trend, as another Kenyan police constable was fatally shot last month during an operation, marking the first casualty among Kenyan forces in Haiti.

Calls for better equipment and support for the officers on the ground are growing amid ongoing violence and territorial gains by gangs.

The MSS mission is facing significant challenges, including personnel shortages and funding issues, worsened by a freeze on financial support from the United States.

Gang violence has escalated in Haiti, with over 80% of Port-au-Prince under gang control, contributing to widespread instability.

In 2024 alone, gang-related violence in Haiti resulted in over 5,500 deaths and displaced more than a million people.

In response to the security crisis, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring the Caribbean to discuss regional cooperation with Haitian officials.