MP Michelle Benjamin Condemns Rising Violence After Tragic Moruga Murder

Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, Ms. Michelle Benjamin, MP,

As the Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic and senseless killings of Enrico Guerra and his innocent 5-year-old daughter in Moruga. My heart goes out to their family during this unimaginably difficult time. I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to their loved ones, and I assure them that they are in my thoughts and prayers.

This heinous act of violence underscores a growing and alarming trend that we have been witnessing in our community. Moruga/Tableland, once a peaceful and close-knit area, has become a battleground for violent crime. The rise in such incidents is not just statistics on a page; these are lives being destroyed, families being torn apart, and a community living in fear.

I cannot stand by and watch as the residents of Moruga/Tableland continue to be neglected and overlooked by those responsible for our safety. I strongly condemn the Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds and fellow Minister in his Ministry, Keith Scotland, for failing to prioritize the needs and safety of those living in rural areas like ours. The current strategies are inadequate and are failing to protect our citizens.

Our community deserves to be better. We deserve to feel safe in our homes, our businesses, and our streets. I call on both Minister Hinds and Minister Scotland to take immediate and decisive action to address the rampant crime in Moruga/Tableland. We need more resources, more patrols, and a comprehensive plan to restore peace and safety to our beloved community.

Let us honor the memory of Enrico Guerra and his daughter by ensuring that no other family must endure such pain and loss. I will continue to fight for the safety and well-being of the people of Moruga/Tableland, and I will not rest until our community is once again a place where we can live without fear.