High-Ranking Haitian Official Kidnapped by Armed Men
James Boyard, cabinet director of Haiti's Defence Ministry and inspector general of the police, has been kidnapped by armed men. The abduction occurred in Haiti on Saturday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Boyard, also a respected security expert, is the highest-ranking official to be kidnapped in the Caribbean nation in recent years.
James Boyard, the cabinet director of Haiti's Defence Ministry and inspector general of Haiti’s police, was kidnapped by armed individuals on Saturday. He is also recognized as a highly respected security expert within the country.
This incident marks the abduction of the highest-ranking official in Haiti in recent years. The Caribbean nation has been grappling with widespread gang activity.
Confirmation of the kidnapping was provided by a person with knowledge of the situation, who spoke to the Associated Press.
