January 29, 2026
The town of Gros-Morne endured a night of horror on Sunday, August 24, 2025, marked by an armed attack attributed to the Kokorat San Ras gang. At least five people were killed, several injured, and two local entrepreneurs were kidnapped, according to consistent sources.
Among the victims, businessman Wedner Gédéon was seriously wounded by gunfire before being forcibly taken away by the assailants. This act has plunged residents into an atmosphere of panic and uncertainty.
Interim mayor Hybert Cénéac condemned this new show of force by the criminal group, which for years has multiplied murders, kidnappings, and thefts in the region. For him, it is a signal directed at the authorities, who have struggled to restore order in Artibonite.
This offensive comes less than 24 hours after Commissioner Jacques Ader assumed command of the departmental directorate of the Haitian National Police (PNH). The new police chief is now expected to take concrete measures to counter this escalation of violence and ensure the population’s safety.
