NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -Prime Minister Phillip Davis said that there “remain a few individuals determined to terrorise our streets” as The Bahamas recorded more murders over the past 48 hours.
In a statement, Prime Minister Davis said that he had met with the Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, on the latest “tragic events” resulting in the deaths of two young Bahamians, ages 18 and 20, with five more, aged between 16 and 22 years, hospitalised “fighting” for their lives.
The crime occurred last Saturday, and Prime Minister Davis said, “While the police are making progress in driving down overall crime and choking off the supply of illegal firearms, there remain a few individuals determined to terrorize our streets.
“These are men who have no regard for human life and, at times, are willing to shoot innocent persons in the company or vicinity of their targets.”
Prime Minister Davis said that criminals often bring danger to everyone around them, adding, “if you know your friends or persons in your community are involved in criminal activity, understand that your association with them or being near them can cost you your life”.
Prime Minister Davis is also urging the families, friends, and associates of the men responsible for the killings last weekend to “encourage them to surrender to the police.
“They know who they are. Do not shelter or protect anyone who is wreaking havoc in our communities. When you hide these individuals, you help them destroy lives and neighbourhoods. Your protection of them can also result in your life being lost.”
Davis said he is praying for the families affected and for the recovery of those still in the hospital, adding, “Our streets belong to law-abiding Bahamians.
“The police will continue to maintain a visible and forceful presence in the area. We will not let those who choose violence dictate how our people live,” he said, urging persons with information to come forward.
“Together, we can take away the space in which these criminals operate and reclaim our communities for peace, safety, and hope,” Davis added.
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