The Guyana Defence Force wishes to inform the nation that within the past twenty-four hours, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni River, between Eteringbang and Makapa, carried out three separate attacks on Guyana Defence Force troops who were conducting riverine patrols.Â
On each occasion, the Guyana Defence Force executed a measured response, and no rank sustained any injuries.Â
The Force remains resolute in its mission to protect Guyana’s territorial integrity and ensure the safety of its citizens. It will continue to respond to acts of aggression along the Guyana-Venezuela border and will maintain regular patrols along the Cuyuni River.Â
The public is assured that the Guyana Defence Force is taking all necessary measures to safeguard the nation’s borders and maintain peace and security within our beloved country.Â
