Haitian President, Jovenel Moïse was killed by armed gunmen in a coordinated attack on their home which left First Lady Martine severely wounded on Wednesday, Checkout Magazine learnt.
Prime Minister Claude Joseph confirmed the targeted killing in a statement.
The attackers – some of whom reportedly spoke English and Spanish – ambushed the president’s private residence in the capital city of Port-au-Prince in the early morning hours yesterday, shooting and killing him, while the first lady is in the hospital in critical condition.
“The situation is under control. I am in a meeting with the Supreme Council of the National Police to ensure security and take all measures for the continuity of the state,” said Joseph. He added that the police and armed forces have taken control of the country’s security situation.
Insecurity has surged across Haiti this year amid significant turmoil brought on by the country’s worsening economic, health and political crises, which prompted widespread anti-government protests.
