The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that  police officer Benedict Kabiru, who went missing in Haiti is dead.

In a statement on September 25, NPS Director of Corporate Services, Muchni Nyanga, said the NPS has received reports that Kabiru is dead.

Nyanga said Kabiru’s family has been notified of the development.

“In a tragic turn of events, the National Police Service (NPS) received information regarding the death of the missing police officer, and the family has been notified.
The NPS extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen officer and assures them of its unwavering and continued support during this time of profound sorrow,” Nyanga said.

Meanwhile, Nyanga said the MSSM continues to work in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (HNP) on this matter and will provide further updates as the situation develops.

Details of the Incident

He said NPS was notified that a Kenyan police officer serving with the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti was missing in action on March 26, 2025.

The officer had been reported missing while on duty the previous day, March 25, 2025, following an ambush on the Carrefour Paye-Savien main supply route in the Pont-Sonde area of the Artibonite Department.

Nyanga stated that NPS informed the Kabiru’s family of the incident and has remained in close contact, providing updates as the situation evolved.

Search and Rescue Efforts

According to NPS,  the MSSM in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (HNP), has been conducting a meticulous search and rescue operation to locate the missing officer since then.

Body of Corporal Nzuve to Arrive in Nairobi

In a separate case, the body of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, who died in a tragic road traffic accident on September 1, 2025, is scheduled to arrive in Nairobi on  September 26, 2025.

Nyanga said NPS remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all Kenyans, residents, visitors, and their property.

‘Furthermore, we are dedicated to achieving the mandate of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti in full compliance with international law,” he said.

Slain Kenyan Officer Benedict Kabiru. PHOTO/UGC.