A Haitian politician, Mr Werley Nortreus, has advised African citizens and investors not to consider going to the Caribbean country for investment or visiting because of the high level of crime there.
Speaking on Sunday, Mr Nortreus stated that Haiti is being overwhelmed by widespread violence and killings, which are threatening the safety of citizens, visitors and investors.
Last week, the Haitian population, along with the police, killed and burned more than 20 residents who they said were gang members.
After the assassination of the former Haitian President in 2021, the US and Canada were among the countries that ordered sanctions against the Haitian elites who allegedly sponsored the gangs despite proof that most of the powerful weapons are from the United States.
A year later, the Dominican Republic ordered sanctions on former Prime Minister Claude Joseph for having a deep connection with the gangs. Canada’s Prime Minister even called on Europe and other continents to join his sanctions on powerful Haitian elites.
During the Presidency of former President Moise, crimes and kidnappings were very high. President Moise was criticized for not saying anything about high crimes and kidnappings during his administration. Since his assassination by Colombians and Haitian Americans, crimes and kidnapping have continued.
Since the killings of some individuals weeks ago, other residents across the country are not free or safe. There are currently allegations or conspiracy of killing unknown residents who come from another area. If the population catches an unknown resident from another area, there is a 98% chance that the population will kill and burn that resident.
According to reports, many residents are declared innocent by others who died this way. For now, no one in this country is safe because the population is mixed with armed people killing anyone they don’t recognize in an area, even when they have no proof.
Yesterday, Mr Nortreus posted a safety alert publication on his Facebook account on the current crimes and assassinations across the country. He said he would not advise any citizens or investors from African countries to visit Haiti right now because there are many acts of violence and assassinations everywhere.
“My concern on the current situation in Haiti. As a young Haitian politician with friends and associates across the African continent, I will not advise citizens from African countries or investors to visit Haiti or invest right now because of violence and assassinations.
“Right now, this country is unsafe to visit or invest in. Wait until the violence and assassinations go away to visit or invest,” the politician said.
According to several other reports, among the dead individuals from past weeks to today, several innocent residents died along with the ones that the population and police classified as gang members due to fraudulent identity. Right now, no one is safe, and any foreigners can get killed and burned.
Adedapo Adesanya 
Dipo Olowookere