The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) is shocked and saddened by the kidnapping of twelve (12) year-old Kernisha Etienne of the Warner community on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, and calls for her immediate release and safe return to her family. The DFP also expresses sorrow for the violent attack meted out to her father and encourages the male assailant Kian Alexander to be calm in this situation and to surrender himself peacefully to the police and others in search of young Kernisha Etienne.
The DFP endorses the call made by the police for public support in the search for Kernisha and commends highly the communities of Warner, Bells, and environs for their quick response, steadfastness, and cooperation. As the search continues the teams are encouraged to be vigilant and take the necessary precautionary measures to safeguard themselves and follow the guidance and instructions of the police.
The Dominica Freedom Party looks forward with great anticipation to a peaceful resolution of the situation and to the safe return of young Kernisha Etienne to her family. The party also wishes her father a speedy and full recovery