Armed men kidnap James Boyard in Haiti’s capital in what multiple outlets describe as a rare, high-level abduction. According to reports citing people familiar with the situation, Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti’s Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of the national police. Several sources add that he is regarded as a highly respected security expert. The abduction is reported to be among the highest-ranking kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, highlighting the continuing insecurity in a country where armed gangs operate in many areas. Coverage does not provide consistent details on the circumstances of the seizure or the group involved. However, outlets that reference the same initial reporting characterize the incident as a significant escalation in targeting senior officials. The information is attributed to individuals with knowledge of the situation who confirm the kidnapping, typically speaking on condition of anonymity in the initial accounts. Authorities and any official statements are not included in the provided summaries, and the fate and location of Boyard remain unclear based on these reports.