-Toshao blocks migrants from crossing into border village

A FAMILY at the border village of White Water in the North West district, is mourning the loss of a 28-year-old man, who was murdered across the border in Venezuela last weekend.

Reports are that Randolph Moore called ‘Tadpole’, a member of the Community Policing Group (CPG) at White Water, crossed into Venezuela in September this year along with his brother to trade items, mainly food and oil.
The men were expected to return to White Water last weekend.

However, Moore’s wife, Salome Henry, told the Guyana chronicle that the family learnt that her husband was robbed and killed at a mining area called ‘Curiapo’ on Sunday last. Reports are that the man was burnt and buried by his attackers who are said to be sindicatos.

Sources in the area noted that Moore became a target since the gangs found out that he was attached to the community policing group at the village.
After learning about the man’s death, the village leader at White Water has asked the law enforcement authorities to block migrants from accessing the village.

Villagers have expressed fear about the situation as many noted the hospitality they have given to the migrants who entered their community seeking a better life.
Police and army ranks stationed at White Water, have since set-up roadblocks at areas closer to the border following the incident.