Separatist fighters have killed a Gendarmerie commander and an officer in Akwaya.
- Deadly Attacks: Separatist fighters reportedly killed a Gendarmerie Brigade Commander and an officer in Akwaya, Manyu Division, just days after a similar attack in Eyumojock claimed five lives. This brings the total number of security personnel killed by separatists in the Anglophone regions to nine in the past week.
- Pattern of Violence: The attacks highlight the ongoing armed conflict in the English-speaking regions. Despite government claims of peace returning, Manyu Division remains a stronghold for separatists seeking independence.
- Akwaya’s Vulnerability: Akwaya, where the recent gendarme killings occurred, faces isolation due to its lack of roads. This inaccessibility has reportedly allowed separatist groups to flourish.
- Heavy Toll on Mamfe: The division’s headquarters, Mamfe, has suffered significantly in the conflict. Separatists have killed the mayor, burned the hospital, and massacred civilians.
- Fragile Calm: While reports suggest some areas might be seeing a decrease in violence, normalcy remains elusive. Continued clashes between separatists and the military endanger lives.
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