The situation in Idabato, Cameroon, has escalated as pirates have demanded a ransom of 1.9 billion FCFA for the release of Ewane Roland, the Divisional Officer (D.O.) of Idabato, who was kidnapped on October 1, 2024. The pirates’ demands extend beyond the monetary ransom, including material goods such as 10 generators, 200 Yamaha horsepower flying…
The 5th Battalion of Rapid Intervention (BIR) has once again demonstrated its effectiveness in combating kidnapping in Cameroon. In a recent operation in Mbé, a region known for its complex security challenges, the elite unit successfully neutralized two kidnappers after a clash. This decisive action not only prevented further harm but also led to the…
The dismantling of the alleged criminals and their arrests were made possible through the use of crucial intelligence. “The operations carried out for this purpose resulted in the capture of a person believed to be the head of a gang focused on robberies. The information he provided later facilitated the arrest of his four accomplices…
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, the gendarmes in Tatum, Bui Division, have made a substantial interception. On October 12, 2024, they seized a truck carrying 130 bags of marijuana. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal substances in Cameroon, particularly in regions known for their production. The…
Three suspects were recently arrested in the Mvan neighborhood in Yaoundé. They were found in possession of the complete remains of an individual and were aged between 25 and 30. The suspects were apprehended as they were leaving Maroua. Upon investigation, authorities discovered nearly 30 stripped graves in a cemetery in Pouss, a village located…
The recent incident in Eseka, where Mayor Sylvain Tjock was attacked during an altercation with the public safety commissioner, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised serious concerns about governance and law enforcement in the region. The United Councils and Cities of Cameroon (UCCC) have denounced the attack, which occurred after the Mayor opposed the unauthorized…
An incident occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Ekounou neighborhood of Yaoundé, the political capital of 237 (Cameroon). A woman in her thirties stole a baby in the Ekounou district at around 5 p.m. The neighborhood of Ekounou is located in the Yaoundé IV district commune within the Yaoundé urban community. The woman…
Ndu Council Mayor Abdou Kanfon Borno Denounces October 1 Sop Couple Homicide In the wake of the tragic event that occurred on October 1st in the village of Sop, the Mayor of Ndu Council, Abdou Kanfon Borno, has expressed a strong condemnation of the violence that led to the loss of two lives. The incident,…
Pedagogic Animator for Bui has tragically lost his life at the hands of Ambazonia Separatists. Separatist fighters have killed Amos Vernyuy, the lead pedagogic animator at the Divisional Delegation of Basic Education for Bui. The attack occurred on the night of Saturday, September 28, 2024, in his home region of Bui Division. The Regional Delegate…
Notorious ADF leader Ayaba Cho Lucas arrested in Norway The recent arrest of Ayaba Cho Lucas, a prominent figure in the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon, marks a significant development in international law enforcement’s efforts to address alleged crimes against humanity. Lucas, identified as the leader of the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), was apprehended in Norway…
