September 10, 2026
Several dozen people kidnapped during the deadly attack that struck Kenscoff during the night of August 23-24 have regained their freedom after negotiations led by UNICEF. The kidnappers reportedly chose Brother Luckson, head of the foundation “Fr Luckson Zòn Pa Fè Moun,” to hand over the hostages.
Brother Luckson insisted that no ransom had been paid to obtain their release. In a video broadcast after the operation, he notably thanked IZO 2, presented as the instigator of the attack that left more than 40 dead in the commune of Kenscoff.
Brother Luckson’s presence in this operation sparked numerous reactions on social media, where his courage and commitment are widely praised. Several internet users highlight the risks to which he exposed himself to facilitate the handover of the hostages, while the authorities failed to prevent their kidnapping or to secure their release directly.
This intervention also revives questions about the role of community policing in Kenscoff. If it truly functioned as a proximity mechanism between the population and the security forces, should it not be able to play a central role in this type of situation?
