Gunmen ambush cops in Mara Mara Backdam

Jan 28, 2026 News

…flee after exchange of fire

(Kaieteur News) – Two members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) came under gunfire from armed men who later escaped on Monday afternoon in the Mara Mara Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven.

In a statement on Tuesday, the GPF said the incident occurred around 14:00 hrs while ranks were conducting routine patrol operations in the area. Police confirmed that no rank sustained any gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigations revealed that four police ranks were on roving patrol using All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). During the operation, the ranks parked their ATVs at a location and continued their patrols on foot in the surrounding area.

After completing their checks, two of the ranks returned to retrieve the parked ATVs, while the remaining officers continued patrol duties nearby.

“While en route, the two ranks encountered three males dressed in camouflage and tactical clothing, each armed with high-powered rifles. Upon being spotted, the suspects opened fire in the direction of the police ranks,” police said.

One of the ranks returned fire as both officers took cover. The suspects then retreated and successfully escaped from the area.

The remaining members of the patrol team responded to the scene and provided assistance. Police reported that one rank sustained minor injuries to his knee and rib after falling while taking cover. No other injuries were reported.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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