Armed gunmen went on a rampage in the capital early this morning, attacking two police stations and setting fire to the High Court building and a public school.
A joint services contingent later launched an operation at Agricola, East Bank of Demerara, where the gunmen were reportedly trailed after carrying out a series of seemingly coordinated pre-dawn attacks. A vehicle believed to have been used by some of the gunmen was found abandoned at Houston, East Bank Demerara.
In a drive-by attack, gunmen unleashed a barrage of bullets on the Brickdam Police Station and the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost. At least two policemen were injured in the Brickdam attack, which was concentrated on the barracks where the lawmen were asleep. The gunmen drove off after the attack, firing indiscriminately and leaving residents of the area in terror. No injuries were reported from the assault on the East Ruimveldt Outpost.
Meanwhile, armed men stormed the High Court compound and held up two female guards on duty. The men then hurled channa bombs at the court registry before fleeing. Fire-fighters managed to put out the fire, which is believed to have destroyed a significant amount of records housed in the registry.
Fire-fighters were shortly after called to respond to a fire at the Richard Ishmael Secondary School. Fire-fighters also managed to contain the fire. According to reports, it was clear that an attempt was made to set the entire school ablaze and bottles filled with kerosene were later discovered at the scene.
Police Commissioner Henry Greene has scheduled a news conference for later this afternoon.
This appeared in Taiwan News http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1099511&lang=eng
Guyana courthouse set on fire, police station shot
Associated Press
2009-11-04 07:58 PM
Gunmen in the South American country of Guyana have set fire to a colonial-era wooden courthouse and injured two officers as they shot into a nearby police station.
Georgetown Police Commander Leroy Brummel says decades of records kept at the Victorian building were damaged by the early Wednesday fire and the water used to extinguish it. He says the three attackers then fired into the main police station, hitting one officer in the jaw and another in the ankle. They also fired shots at another police station but hit no one.
No arrests have been made, and a motive has not been established.
The fire comes two months after people also set fire to the Health Ministry building and destroyed it. No one has been charged.
This what happens when people are fed up and push to the brink.
“God have mercy on Guyana”
the international community must take note why they are hunted down.
all terrorist must pay the ultimate price and that is ????????????????????????????????????????.
You are going to need a new Roger Kahn freespeech.
Unless you willing to go do the job. Hehehehehehehe!
Look at them here, FS, ee, witch. But were very silent on the torture.
Look out for the editor’s comments.
LeAngel101–This is not an excuse to resort to crime for those who are fed up. All this frustration originated from Burnham. Yes Burnham. The guy never believe in a railway system. Could not envision the future.
StabroekNews, thank you for bringing us this update.
Now, these attacks could be coming from one of two places, either: a) people are fed up with the actions of the police, or b) this is an inside job trying to paint the opposition as the bad guys while garnering sympathy.
The police and government need to realize that their actions and lawlessness have consequences and the people won’t put up with it much longer. Also, people need to realize that when the PPP boys are backed into a corner, they will put out a razor, cut themselves them throw the blame on their opponent. Let’s not lose focus. A proper investigation will not be launched and the truth will never come to light. It’s up to the public to look at the facts and put two and two together. The ministry fire was a clear indication of what we can expect from this administration.
sky i have no sympathy for criminals, ehehehehehhhhh.
le angel you seem to be encouraging lawlessness.
Mr. Comfortably dumb- I dont excuse it but I understand it. So please continue to enjoy the benefits of the civil Rights movement in USA. Thats right. Enjoy.
Goingander
When dog don’t have teeth it can only bark and run into a corner when confronted.
There is a stench in the air that is filled with political motivation. Let’s see how the legit law enforcers handles this one before a next RK emerges.
Mr. Sol and Comfortable numb ..I have a right to my opinion and the last time I check its protected under the constitution of the USA.
Its Time Guyanese stop sitting on the sidelines and do something about this lawlessless Guyana Government.
Peace. I’m not here to make friends.
MXQBH,you sound like you are reporting(a reporter/journalist)not commenting,you should work for one of the news paper,you will do good.
It seems to me like all these incident for the past few months is like an election campaign for 2011……,this is a new way to campaign for election-I guess.
I wonder what “activist” Mark Becschop has to say about this incident; he was complaining about “freedom,” police and Gov’t, let’s hear about terrorism.
comfortably numb, you really out of touch and just want to get into the conversation. this is what happens in societies where the citizens feel they have no recourse to justice. this act is wrong in all its elements because the innocent will get hurt. two wrongs don’t make it right but how burnham got into this is beyond me. the man died in 1985. the pee pee pee is to be blamed if anything because they have been in power for the last 17 years and have done nothing for security. talking about envision, what have you envisioned for the railway in guyana was to have an antiquated system that was not sustainable. just look at amtrak right here in america they too need stimulus money just to survive. would guyana a third world country feared any better with a train service. you need to research before you open your trap.
These heinous actions have intellectual authors. Only yesterday in the Kaieteur News Freddie Kissoon wrote: “The Hitlerite torture of that little boy so graphically carried by this newspaper should now galvanize the people of Guyana to create here and now the first Velvet Revolution in the English-speaking Caribbean.”
There is an intellectual author behind it. The aim is to divert attention from the torture. It is the same tactic used to divert attention from the Simels trial. Remember the Ministry of Health was burnt. The BIG question is, whose attention these diversionary tactics serve? Who benefit from it? Who would want to destroy the High Court? We do not need Perry Mason. If we put on our thinking caps and follow the glaring clues the trail will lead us to the answers
“No sympathy for criminal” same here.
wag the dog yasuman wag the dog.
LeAngel101,
If its time to step up lawlessness for change then its only fair to bring back another RK to restore order. Wa, what’s that, you only like it when dem boyz on the offensive? Its the likes of people like you who created freedumb fighters who in turn caused a drug lord to become hero for some…
You don’t like to that analogy,,, well suck it up!
Re: “Let’s see how the legit law enforcers handles this one before a next RK emerges….”
Be careful what you ask/wish for “Dude” as you might just get it; and, while the U. S. Federal Files are not yet closed on the issues involving “RK” and others you should take careful note that this character and other members of his group were on the run from the legitimate security forces in Guyana and this is how he was seized by the U. S. Authorities while hiding out in neighboring Suriname.
johnander
if you dont have anything right to say why just babble about what you know nothing of????????????????????????
freespeech…….this happens when a Government neglets the other side. It happened in latin America. If the Party in power was wise it would of invited the other side to the table but no, a want all fu mi self.
However, at this point remember my words you cannot fight fire with fire…..we await Captain Rohee and other PPP operatives visit to the Big Apple. Let us see what they will bring to us here.
Guyana belongs to the People of Guyana and the Guyana Constitution protects every Guyanese be them children, humans, cattle, animals, forest, water or anything that sit within the 83,000 sq miles.
Guyana is now at tipping point and that ugly monster of the sixty has raise its head. I do hope I am wrong. We must face facts. Rohee was wrong to do what did and say…..his remarks has insulted the Guyanese People…..go and read the New Paper againand as if he Rohee understand what he did.
These are criminals intent on destabilizing the nation.
The lawlessness going on in the country have nothing to do with the ppp government it has always been the opposition trying to force the ppp government out of office any means possible if we must point fingers.
The police should investigate the people who post on Mark Benchshop’s website: guyanaobservernews.com. there were dozens of comments that recommended or supported the country being terrorized. This was said yeterday and look today what happens today.
Melissa ! Only individuals like you would think or say such things. This is a diversion by the ruling cabal in the light of the torture revelations that is now worldwide. C’mon ! Richard Ishmael School ? That plays right into the hands of the constituents of the ruling party. Think !
melissa, you are on the ball. I visited that site ONCE and was appalled at the racial and ethnic profiling comments made by people who are supposed to be ADULTS.
melissa you are right, to destroy files on the criminals awaiting prosecution.
the cabal will not benefit from this georgie, but those pending trial.
Whats wrong with having an opinion.
LA101 ur opinion does not make sense foe someone who is talking about civil rights. since when ur civil rights allow u to be involved in terriorism?
well said george, diversive tactics by the ppp govt to draw attention away from the real issue at hand, thats what it is,
James…I don’t expect you to understand.. Please get a history book on “Civil Rights movement In America. ” Then respond to my remark intelligently. I’m begging you. Please
melissa why are leaving out some wh o post on this blog?
@ Jim-Bob I am with you on that one. AFC the real opposition party.
LA101 Those were uncivilized people so it can’t be civil rights
LA101 UR history books were good for then, there are more civilized ways to deal with issues affecting people. I
THA-STRUGGLE-IS-ON-IN-DE-STREETS,,,
people getting tired of all the injustices on the poor even a dog will bike back ppp will get another raja to help them
freespeech. Don’t forget that Guyana is a Sovereign State. No outside interference please. When lil boy a play big man is a terrible thing.
tomorrow will be a different day a different story.
they have to do what is necessary to destroy terrorist activities.
WHAT IS GOING ON IS CALLED TERRORISM, and they should do what ever is necessary to eradicate the terrorist, as a sovereign state.
Axis having a field day.
Allies outnumbered on this one.
I’ve seen this bluff before.
Now ask yourselves; who would benefit from such a strategy?
Does the Maria VanBeek shooting ring a bell?
It’s a simple tactic – when faced with a scandal, just create a diversion and then chase after it. After that, sit back and watch the original issue disappear into thin air.
It’s up to the AFC to ensure the torture issue doesn’t get pushed to the side.
Bismattie,you probably get your answer(a good one)after 2011……
The diversionary tactics of the cabal at full throttle. Every time the crap hits the fan there are more diversions. Some recent diversions: The shooting of Maria VanBeek regarding the CLICO fiasco. The torching of the Health Ministry when revelations were made in NY courtroom about a certain minister in the regime. This is clear as daylight. Create chaos and let the people sucrry in fear. The real issue will be swept under the rug and business as usual. More torture to come!
agricola EBD, they were transforming their neighbour hood a few weeks ago.
Check albouystown.
There is were those plans are usually hitched.
Now and then bring, must remind the populace and keep them in after the torture claims and who committed it. eehh
This is the kind of terror that some ppl are crucifying RK for terminating.
Let’s see how long it takes the JS to bring in these ferals.
RK terminated what? that shows you how short sighted your dumb government was.
You people really dont get it eh? you love to celebrate RK and your PPP dealings with him but you fail to comprehend that those actions have had no long term impact on the security of the citizens of this country. I would argue that it has made the situation worse.
cackaroo,
Do you really think having fineman and company alive today,Gy would have been a better pl!!!Your peripheral vision must be off.
some security expert…
Sounds like a coordinated attack. This is just the kind of response that Guyana does not need. The country needs peaceful protest. However, the torture of the young boy and other events has Guyana sitting on a powder keg.
As I said it,s a new way of campaigning for election.It,s an act to show the people that the PPP/C government cannot govern Guyana.Yes,the opposition forces and script is at work.
tomorrow, everyone will be crying brutality, or they kill innocent with guns in hand.
There is a time and place for EVERYTHING.
We still have a few retards running around with guns out there.
the police have killed innocent people and have accused them of having guns. so thats no lie….take off your blinkers you are not in a race yet.
Everytime there is pressure in certain areas fire is set to public buildings? It makes one wonder about the predictable coincidences.
JS,pl act swiftly and ‘bring’ in all members of this gang who are a security threat to the ppl of GY.
Who is going to go after these terrorist? After what we now know about some military elements, could they be trusted to hunt down criminals? I doubt it.
In the context of this News; The tragic error of scuttling the British funded Security Sector Reform Program, by the PPP’s communist elite, is quite clear for all to see.
Unless, the Police Force and Security Services are quickly reformed, proffessionalised and have parliamentary oversight., the unbridled criminality, insecurity and instability in the country, will get worse.
Clearly, Roger Khan’s criminal collaboration with the communist elite, haven’t helped to bring security and peace to the society.
these are terrorist, sit and plot.
nothing can stop this when they are bent to destroy and the guyanese will be losing out.
Still; an unreformed, corrupt, inefficient and politically manipulated Police Force and Security Service, will not help to prevent the unbridled criminality and insecurity., made worse by these continuous and brazen attacks.
The Ruling elite, lameduck and medocre security efforts are only adding to an already insecure environment, rife, with criminality and corruption.