Death of His Royal Majesty Dr Colonel Anagho Hans, A Selfless Soldier WITHOUT Recognition

Death of His Royal Majesty Dr Colonel Anagho Hans, A Selfless Soldier WITHOUT Recognition

Loyalist to Paul Biya in the 1984 Coup Attempt, Passes Away, according to Journalist Boris Bertolt.

Colonel Anagho Hans, a staunch loyalist to President Paul Biya during the 1984 coup attempt, has passed away today in Bamenda. He served as the head of the Yaoundé military region during the turbulent 1990s.

A key figure in maintaining stability during a tumultuous period, Anagho Hans’s loyalty and service were pivotal in supporting Biya’s government. His death marks the passing of a significant military figure in Cameroon’s history.

His Royal Highness Dr. Col. (Rt) Hans Anagho was the Fon of Ngwo in Njikwa Subdivision of the North West of Cameroon. He is a retired Nigerian Army officer who joined the service in 1958, known for his unique story as a Cameroonian soldier serving in the Nigerian military before and during the early post-independence era

HRH Col Anagho Hans was a retired Cameroonian military officer known for his instrumental role in suppressing the April 6, 1984, coup d’état in Cameroon. He previously served in the Nigerian Army, claiming involvement in quelling the January 1966 coup, and later felt his high-level service was undervalued due to his Anglophone, Bamenda origin.

Nigerian Army Service: Anagho served as a Captain in the Nigerian Army, where he claimed to have played a significant role in handling the aftermath of the January 1966 coup, according to The Ambassador Magazine.

Role in Cameroon (1984 Coup): He was crucial in crushing the April 6, 1984, attempted coup d’état against President Paul Biya in Cameroon, a feat for which he felt he deserved higher recognition, such as the rank of General, notes The Fomunyoh Foundation.

Post-Military Life: Anagho expressed feelings of marginalization, stating that despite his loyalty and significant contributions in both Nigeria and Cameroon, he did not receive commensurate promotion or compensation because he was an Anglophone from Bamenda, says The Fomunyoh Foundation.

Legacy: He is often described as a loyal soldier who felt he served without a true “fatherland” due to perceived tribalism and discrimination within the military hierarchy, notes The Fomunyoh Foundation.