We are living in dangerous times — Neil Adams — Opinion

We are living in dangerous times

October 18, 2026·2 min read

Dear Editor,

When Azruddin Mohammed made the statement “I will destroy Jagdeo and Ali,” he was dead serious about it, and subsequent incidents have proven this to be the fact. The most recent action to date is testament to this man’s intentions. But let us trace the genesis to these sordid events. The entire episode began when the opposition leader was sanctioned by the United States of America for various serious offenses^[1], and ever since that time, he has embarked on a destructive course.

He has initiated a series of unprovoked attacks on those he perceives as enemies; in this case, the PPP/C government and Ali and Jagdeo in particular. These terroristic attacks are geared at bringing down the PPP/C government, whom he claims are not covering him from extradition.

He carries out these brazen attacks, then turns again and blames the victims, saying he is only defending himself against those who are out to kill him. But these aren’t defensive obligations; they are the harsh realities of a dangerous and desperate man who believes that he is above the law.

Prime examples are the flying of a drone over the president’s residence^[2] and now, the shooting up of the home of the chief witness at his extradition hearings^[3]. It all ties in to the vengeful, jihadist mindset of the fugitive offender. As a true Muslim, vengeance is part and parcel of his Koranic teachings, and he would not hesitate to carry it out.

But using violence as a means to get one’s message across is nothing new; it is just that we have a new kid on the block, but the signature stamp is as old as the hills. For decades this has been the strategy of the PNC. Burnham used it to good advantage, and so did Hoyte, who followed up in time with “Slo fiah moh fiah” and statements such as “I would make this country ungovernable.”

So, Azruddin is in that company of despicable persons who will resort to violent overt acts whenever and wherever the situation suits him. And I dare say, if security is not strengthened, God forbid, there would be more of these occurrences taking place.

Respectfully,
Neil Adams

References

‘Full force of law’ will apply after incident involving Opposition Leader – Government - News Room Guyana

newsroom.gy · 2026-10-14

Published: 2026-10-14T00:04:13Z Source: newsroom.gy Language: en ... ## Story ... ‘Full force of law’ will apply after incident involving Opposition Leader – Government - News Room Guyana # ‘Full force of law’ will apply after incident involving Opposition Leader – Government October 13, 2026 Azruddin Mohamed at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court on Monday (Photo: News Room/February 16, 2026) **See full statement issued by the Government of Guyana:**** ** The Government of Guyana notes with deep concern, the attempt to pervert the facts surrounding the serious incident that occurred last night involving leader of the opposition Azzrudin Mohamed. No amount of obfuscation, concoction or Facebook trolling will be allowed to contradict the factually verifiable narrative and the far reaching legal implications that ensue. The law must be allowed to take its course. The uncontroverted facts already in the public domain are that Azzurudin Mohamed and two of his henchmen were, on his own admission, “filming” the home of Senior Superintendent of Police, Prem Narine, situated at Barr Street, Kitty, around midnight last night. They were in a dark coloured, heavily tined car. Gunshots rang out from the car. Spent shells were found on the road in close proximity to Narine’s home. Using his service handgun, Narine opened fire at the car. A chase then followed by law enforcement officers. The car was intercepted and Mohamed was in the back seat of the car; the two other persons were in the front seat. An unlicenced firearm was found in the car. The trio were arrested and are in police custody. It is public knowledge that Senior Superintendent Narine is currently on the Witness Stand testifying in the Mohameds’ ongoing extradition case at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He is a critical witness. It is public knowledge that Mohamed’s Facebook page posted photographs of Narine and his family, including his minor son, with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, attempting to insinuate some impropriety. It is public knowledge that as a result, Narine under oath, complained to the presiding Magistrate that he fears for his life and the safety of his family, including his minor son. It is also public knowledge that Narine said, under oath, that Mohamed is a treat to national security and that according to information acquired by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Mohamed is implicated in several killings. The legal implications here are many and far reaching. Witnesses have already turned up dead in murder investigations implicating Mohamed. The ramifications here would not only affect the safety of witnesses testifying in the ongoing extradition case in Guyana, but it has implications for the criminal justice system of the United Stated of America (USA). It is common knowledge that the extradition proceedings here are merely preliminary to a criminal trial, likely to take place in the US, once Mohamed is extradited. Multiple serious criminal offences arise for consideration out of last night’s incident. The investigations are ongoing by the law enforcement agencies of the State. The State has a duty to protect its justice system from interference and perversions. Witnesses are key to any justice system. They must always feel safe when they testify. It is the State’s duty to protect them. The State will do so. The full force of the law will be applied. The Department of Justice of the United States is being kept informed of these startling developments.

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We are living in dangerous times in Guyana Times, October 18, 2026

Court refuses to remand Opposition Leader over drone investigation near President’s private home – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

demerarawaves.com · 2026-09-04

to ... Opposition Leader ... drone investigation near President’s private home – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana ... # Court refuses to remand Opposition Leader over drone investigation near President’s private home by Written By Denis Chabrol Saturday, 5 September 2026, 19:22 Last Updated on Saturday, 5 September 2026, 19:22 by Writer Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman on Friday refused an application by special prosecutor Glenn Hanoman in the extradition case for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed because he was being investigated for his presence nearby President Irfaan Ali’s private residence at Leonora, West Coast Demerara. “It is universally known that a court cannot act on what is known but can only act on what is proven. There is no basis f or this court to revoke or vary the bail of Mr Azruddin Mohamed at this stage. In the circumstances, he remains on bail with bail conditions attached. That is the ruling of the court. It is not what you know. It is what can be proven,” she said. Mr Mohamed has been on bail since October 2025 pending the outcome of a hearing into a United States request for him and his father, Nazar Mohamed, to be extradited to Florida to face trial for wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering. In an effort to convince the court, Attorney-at-Law Glenn Hanoman raised points such as the likelihood of a coup, and the discovery of a drone in Mr Mohamed’s dark tinted vehicle, saying that Mr Mohamed was interested in the presidency and actions could fuel a descent into an attempted coup. Responding, defence lawyer Roysdale Forde said efforts to revoke the bail were premature and there was no evidence on any ground before the court to corroborate the claims being made. He said the statements by Mr Hanoman showed that there was no likelihood of a charge being made. ... Colleague defence lawyer Siand Dhurjon said the Opposition Leader had gone to the area to investigate information that the President had purchased a one-acre lot adjoining his existing residence for more than GY$200 million from a shell company named Sea Spray Holdings Inc held primarily by a prominent lawyer. “He has function and duty t o be t o make inquiries at that location as to what really transpired. He has a moral, legal and political obligation to have been there last night,” Mr Dhurjon said. ... Earlier Friday, police said they were investigating a report of alleged unauthorised drone activity in the vicinity of the private residence of Dr Ali. At about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, police said they received information that persons travelling in a black Toyota Land Cruiser were allegedly operating a drone over the area. Acting on the information, police said they intercepted motor vehicle PAB 4000 along the Windsor Forest Public Road, West Coast Demerara. The vehicle was occupied by Mr Mohamed, 35-year-old driver Eugene Thorne and 25-year-old technician Dwayne Ross. “Searches were conducted on the occupants and the vehicle, during which ranks found a silver-and-black DJI drone in the trunk. Four cellular phones were also recovered. The occupants, vehicle and items were escorted to the Leonora Police Station,” police added, Simultaneously, another police patrol intercepted motor car PXX 5300, driven by 20-year-old Mario Mohamed. A cellular phone was recovered, and he and the vehicle were also taken to the Leonora Police Station. During separate interviews, Mr Mohamed denied owning the drone and claimed that it could not be operated within a restricted area. He was subsequently released on self-bail. Police said Dwayne Ross reportedly admitted ownership of the drone, claiming that he purchased it approximately one month ago. He further stated that his licence to operate a drone had expired in 2023 but that he possessed a certificate. Eugene Thorne claimed that he travelled to Leonora with Mr Mohamed and Mr Ross to inspect the sea defence. He denied seeing anyone operate the drone or record the President’s residence, according to the police statement. Mr Mario Mohamed reportedly stated that he was returning from Parika when he stopped at the Leonora seawall to meet Azrudeen Mohamed. He subsequently declined to answer further questions and requested the presence of an attorney, police also said, Police from Regions 3, 4A and 4B later conducted searches at the residences of Ross, Thorne and Mario Mohamed. Another drone was reportedly found at Ross’ residence, while nothing incriminating was discovered at Mario Mohamed’s residence, police said.

Guyana briefs US after gunfire outside extradition hearing’s senior police witness’ home – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

demerarawaves.com · 2026-10-14

Guyana briefs US after gunfire outside extradition hearing’s senior police witness’ home – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana ## -Govt signals "multiple" charges coming; lawyer says no evidence, ready to apply for bail by Written By Denis Chabrol Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 21:48 Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 21:52 by Written By Denis Chabrol Guyana has been briefing the United States (US) about a shooting incident outside the home of Guyana Police Force intelligence chief Senior Superintendent Prem Narine who is a main witness in a court hearing for the extradition of two wealthy Guyanese businessmen to face trial for alleged financial crimes. “The Department of Justice of the United States is being kept informed of these startling developments,” the Guyana government said in a statement. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two other persons, who were in a car that passed by Mr Narine’s Barr Street, Kitty residence twice when a gunshot sound was heard, have since been arrested. Police alleged that they found one .32 handgun in the car as well as one .32 spent shell and while four 9mm spent shells were also recovered outside Mr Narine’s home. Mr Mohamed and his lawyer Siand Dhurjon accused police of planting the pistol under the accelerator pedal during the search. The younger Mohamed and his father, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed, are wanted by the US to face trial for alleged wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering tied to their gold trading business. The Guyana government said legal implications were many and far-reaching, adding that the extradition proceedings were merely preliminary to a criminal trial likely to take place in the US once the Mohameds are extradited. Government here feared that the alleged shooting by someone from the vehicle in which Mr Mohamed and two other persons were travelling near midnight Monday could have a serious impact on the US’ law enforcement. “The ramifications here would not only affect the safety of witnesses testifying in the ongoing extradition case in Guyana, but it has implications for the criminal justice system of the United Stated of America (USA),” the statement reads. The Irfaan Ali-led administration also Tuesday night sought to link its concerns about the alleged shooting and firearm discovery to Mr Mohamed’s Facebook page on which were posted photographs of Mr Narine and his family, including his minor son, with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The police officer, according to government, said it was public knowledge that as a result, Mr Narine under oath, complained to the presiding Magistrate that he feared for his life and the safety of his family, including his minor son. Mr Narine also said under oath, that the younger Mr Mohamed is a threat to national security and that according to information acquired by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), he is implicated in several alleged killings. The Mohameds lawyer, Siand Dhurjon, told reporters earlier Tuesday that clients were innocent and he expected the Director of Public Prosecutions and Police Legal Adviser not to recommend any charges. “I din’t think there could be any prospect of success if charges are laid and and if they were to seek the advice of any responsible attorney of government such as the DPP or the PLA, they would be duty bound in a properly functioning society to advise that no charges be laid for lack of evidence,” he said. He said the Mohameds’ legal team was on standby to apply for bail if needed. The others arrested are 25-year old Mario Mohamed of Timehri, East Bank Demerara and 35-year old Eugene Thorne a driver of Timehri, East Bank Demerara. Government indicated that “multiple serious criminal offences arise for consideration” out of Monday night’s incident. The administration also vowed that the State would use the full force of the law to protect witnesses.” The investigations are ongoing by the law enforcement agencies of the State. The State has a duty to protect its justice system from interference and perversions. Witnesses are key to any justice system. They must always feel safe when they testify,” government said.