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Nazar Mohamed Demands Son’s Release, Calls For Arrest Of Senior Guyanese Police Officer Nazar Mohamed, father of Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, has made an emotional public appeal for his son's immediate release from Lusignan Prison, while calling for the arrest and prosecution of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Head of the Police Special Branch, over an alleged attempt on his son's life. In a video statement circulating on social media, the businessman expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding an October 12, 2026 shooting incident, alleging that his son and two other men narrowly escaped death during an encounter with police. Mohamed recalled being awakened around 1 a.m. on October 13 by his daughter, who informed him that a shooting had occurred and that his only son might have been involved. Fearing the worst, he rushed to the Kitty Police Station, where he said he encountered Azruddin and two other men, identified as Eugene and Mario, in handcuffs. He said he was relieved to discover that all three were alive. According to Mohamed, he subsequently learnt that police had allegedly fired several shots at the vehicle in which his son was travelling. He claimed that at least five shots were fired at close range during the encounter and questioned whether the intention had been to kill his son. "I could have lost my son," Mohamed said towards the end of his emotional statement. Questions Raised Over Firearm Evidence Mohamed also raised serious allegations concerning the handling of evidence following the shooting. He claimed that the vehicle involved was driven to the Kitty Police Station by a police officer and remained outside the station compound for approximately two hours before being brought inside. According to his account, officers subsequently conducted a search of the vehicle using a police dog. He alleged that a firearm was discovered only after an attorney who had been present briefly stepped away. Mohamed questioned the circumstances surrounding the discovery, insisting that his son had not been carrying a firearm. He further challenged reported gunshot residue findings allegedly linking his son and another occupant of the vehicle to the discharge of a weapon. The businessman suggested that evidence could have been manipulated, citing what he described as previous incidents of alleged police misconduct. These allegations have not been independently verified, and the statement does not establish that evidence was planted or falsified. Calls For Senior Officer To Face Attempted Murder Charge Mohamed directly accused Senior Superintendent Prem Narine of responsibility for the shooting and demanded that authorities investigate him for attempted murder. He called for Narine's firearm to be seized and for the officer to face criminal charges. Mohamed also questioned why his son remained incarcerated while the officer he accused had not been arrested. He insisted that Azruddin was innocent of the charges brought against him and argued that he should either be released on bail or have the charges withdrawn. The accusations against Narine remain allegations made by Mohamed. The material accompanying the video does not establish criminal wrongdoing by the officer. Father Alleges Political Persecution Mohamed suggested that his son's legal troubles were connected to his political activities and opposition to the Guyanese government. He questioned whether political considerations had influenced the actions of law enforcement authorities and expressed concern about the independence of the country's justice system. He also referred to a disputed recording and challenged Attorney General Anil Nandlall to make available what Mohamed described as an authentic version. The businessman argued that the controversy raised broader questions about accountability, police professionalism and the separation of powers in Guyana. Concern Over Prison Conditions A visibly distressed Mohamed also spoke about his son's detention at Lusignan Prison. He claimed that Azruddin had spent six days in police custody before being transferred to prison, where he alleged his son had subsequently been held in solitary confinement for 12 days under harsh conditions. He expressed concern about the emotional impact on his family, particularly his son's children, who he said continued to ask about their father. Mohamed further alleged that arrangements for his son's imprisonment appeared to have been made before the relevant court proceedings had concluded. He questioned whether his son was receiving fair treatment and urged the judiciary to ensure that justice was administered independently. Appeal For Justice And Accountability Throughout the statement, Mohamed repeatedly called on Guyana's authorities to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and address what he believes to be serious injustices against his son. He urged the police force and judiciary to uphold professional standards and resist any improper political influence. His appeal concluded with a reminder of the fear he experienced when he first learnt of the shooting. "I could have lost my son," he said. The statement has drawn attention to the continuing controversy surrounding Azruddin Mohamed's detention and the allegations arising from the October 12 incident. The claims concerning the shooting, alleged evidence manipulation, political interference and prison conditions are those of Nazar Mohamed and have not been independently substantiated in the material reviewed. No response from Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, the Guyana Police Force or the Attorney General's office was included in the supplied statement.
Nazar Mohamed Demands Son’s Release, Calls For Arrest Of Senior Guyanese Police Officer
Nazar Mohamed, father of Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, has made an emotional public appeal for his son's immediate release from Lusignan Prison, while calling for the arrest and prosecution of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Head of the Police Special Branch, over an alleged attempt on his son's life.
In a video statement circulating on social media, the businessman expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding an October 12, 2026 shooting incident, alleging that his son and two other men narrowly escaped death during an encounter with police.
Mohamed recalled being awakened around 1 a.m. on October 13 by his daughter, who informed him that a shooting had occurred and that his only son might have been involved.
Fearing the worst, he rushed to the Kitty Police Station, where he said he encountered Azruddin and two other men, identified as Eugene and Mario, in handcuffs.
He said he was relieved to discover that all three were alive.
According to Mohamed, he subsequently learnt that police had allegedly fired several shots at the vehicle in which his son was travelling.
He claimed that at least five shots were fired at close range during the encounter and questioned whether the intention had been to kill his son.
"I could have lost my son," Mohamed said towards the end of his emotional statement.
Questions Raised Over Firearm Evidence
Mohamed also raised serious allegations concerning the handling of evidence following the shooting.
He claimed that the vehicle involved was driven to the Kitty Police Station by a police officer and remained outside the station compound for approximately two hours before being brought inside.
According to his account, officers subsequently conducted a search of the vehicle using a police dog.
He alleged that a firearm was discovered only after an attorney who had been present briefly stepped away.
Mohamed questioned the circumstances surrounding the discovery, insisting that his son had not been carrying a firearm.
He further challenged reported gunshot residue findings allegedly linking his son and another occupant of the vehicle to the discharge of a weapon.
The businessman suggested that evidence could have been manipulated, citing what he described as previous incidents of alleged police misconduct.
These allegations have not been independently verified, and the statement does not establish that evidence was planted or falsified.
Calls For Senior Officer To Face Attempted Murder Charge
Mohamed directly accused Senior Superintendent Prem Narine of responsibility for the shooting and demanded that authorities investigate him for attempted murder.
He called for Narine's firearm to be seized and for the officer to face criminal charges.
Mohamed also questioned why his son remained incarcerated while the officer he accused had not been arrested.
He insisted that Azruddin was innocent of the charges brought against him and argued that he should either be released on bail or have the charges withdrawn.
The accusations against Narine remain allegations made by Mohamed. The material accompanying the video does not establish criminal wrongdoing by the officer.
Father Alleges Political Persecution
Mohamed suggested that his son's legal troubles were connected to his political activities and opposition to the Guyanese government.
He questioned whether political considerations had influenced the actions of law enforcement authorities and expressed concern about the independence of the country's justice system.
He also referred to a disputed recording and challenged Attorney General Anil Nandlall to make available what Mohamed described as an authentic version.
The businessman argued that the controversy raised broader questions about accountability, police professionalism and the separation of powers in Guyana.
Concern Over Prison Conditions
A visibly distressed Mohamed also spoke about his son's detention at Lusignan Prison.
He claimed that Azruddin had spent six days in police custody before being transferred to prison, where he alleged his son had subsequently been held in solitary confinement for 12 days under harsh conditions.
He expressed concern about the emotional impact on his family, particularly his son's children, who he said continued to ask about their father.
Mohamed further alleged that arrangements for his son's imprisonment appeared to have been made before the relevant court proceedings had concluded.
He questioned whether his son was receiving fair treatment and urged the judiciary to ensure that justice was administered independently.
Appeal For Justice And Accountability
Throughout the statement, Mohamed repeatedly called on Guyana's authorities to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and address what he believes to be serious injustices against his son.
He urged the police force and judiciary to uphold professional standards and resist any improper political influence.
His appeal concluded with a reminder of the fear he experienced when he first learnt of the shooting.
"I could have lost my son," he said.
The statement has drawn attention to the continuing controversy surrounding Azruddin Mohamed's detention and the allegations arising from the October 12 incident.
The claims concerning the shooting, alleged evidence manipulation, political interference and prison conditions are those of Nazar Mohamed and have not been independently substantiated in the material reviewed.
No response from Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, the Guyana Police Force or the Attorney General's office was included in the supplied statement.
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