In a disturbing turn of events, armed gangs in Haiti continue to wreak havoc in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, leading to increasing demands for the dismissal and arrest of the country's police chief. The latest attack occurred early Saturday, as heavily armed men seized control of yet another police station.

On Friday night, Gressier, a coastal community in the western part of Port-au-Prince, fell victim to a violent raid by armed men. Reports indicate that people were injured, cars were set ablaze, and homes and infrastructure were attacked. The sound of gunfire echoed throughout the night, prompting scores of frightened residents to seek safety in the nearby mountains. At the time of reporting, it remains unknown if there were any fatalities.

Disturbing videos posted on social media portrayed chaotic scenes of terrified people fleeing into the early dawn, desperately carrying their belongings while armed men celebrated with gunfire. One of them can be heard proclaiming, "The town is ours. We have no limits," as they claimed victory in Gressier.

This latest attack comes just a week after gangs targeted central Port-au-Prince, causing over 3,700 people to flee their homes. The situation has been described as critical and catastrophic by Garry Jean-Baptiste, a spokesman for the SPNH-17 police union, who claimed that the director of Haiti's National Police, Frantz Elbé, has proven incapable and incompetent. He demanded the newly installed transitional presidential council to call for Elbé's resignation and initiate an investigation into the crisis.

Jean-Baptiste expressed his concerns over the continuous loss of police stations, equipment, and officers. According to him, at least 30 police stations and substations have been attacked and burned in recent months. Furthermore, he accused Elbé and other high-ranking officials of being complicit with the gangs, suggesting a deep-rooted problem within the police force.

As of now, Frantz Elbé has not responded to the calls for comment. According to Jean-Baptiste, the police officer stationed in Gressier made a valiant effort to resist the attack but was ultimately outnumbered and lacked sufficient resources.

The attack in Gressier was allegedly planned by gunmen from neighboring communities, including Village de Dieu, Martissant, and Mariani. The growing audacity and reach of these armed gangs have significantly destabilized Haiti, leaving civilians and police officers vulnerable and demanding immediate action.

Haiti stands at a crucial point in its battle against escalating gang violence, with the citizens and police force united in their condemnation of the police chief and his alleged failure to protect the country's population. The need for a robust and effective response, along with systemic reforms, is urgent to restore peace and security to the troubled nation.