Armed men in Haiti’s capital kidnap James Boyard, a senior security official who serves as cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and also as inspector general of Haiti’s police, multiple outlets report. The abduction is described as rare for the country and is presented as a significant escalation targeting high-level officials amid ongoing security problems in Haiti.
The reports, drawing on information attributed to people familiar with the situation, say Boyard is the highest-ranking figure kidnapped in recent years in Haiti. NBC News and ABC News identify him by name and outline his dual roles in defense and police oversight. The Globe and Mail similarly characterizes him as the top-ranking official taken in the incident in recent years.
The outlets do not provide additional confirmed details about the circumstances of the kidnapping, the whereabouts of Boyard afterward, or any stated demands. As of the reports’ publication, confirmation and further information appear limited to initial accounts by those with direct knowledge of the situation.
