Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé “urgently convened the high command of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) at the Prime Minister’s Office, 72 hours” after “the armed attack against the population of Kenscoff by armed bandits,” according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. “This command meeting made it possible to update the threat assessment and strengthen joint-force coordination, with a clear objective: break the grip of armed groups, restore public order and protect lives,” according to the statement.

“On the express instructions of the head of government, Minister of Justice and Public Security Dr. Patrick Pélissier met this Wednesday with the GSF commander, the Director General of the PNH, the Minister of Defense and Major General Jonas Jean of the FAd’H in order to coordinate the immediate operational deployment on the ground,” according to the statement. “The chain of command is on alert. The security apparatus is in motion. The State will retake the affected areas, by force if necessary, and will guarantee the security of citizens,” the statement reads.