Ambazonia Fighters Reportedly Destroy Cameroun Outpost and Headquarters in Jakiri
Bui, May 4, 2025 — In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ambazonia freedom fighters reportedly confronted and overran a military outpost and headquarters belonging to the Cameroon Armed Forces (often referred to as “LRC” by separatists) in the Jakiri area of Bui County.
According to information circulating under the tag ‘-BreakingSweetNews-‘ from pro-Ambazonia sources, the attack, which took place on May 4, led to the destruction of military infrastructure and heavy casualties among Cameroonian forces, with several soldiers described as having been “sent to the land of no return” — a euphemism often used by separatists to indicate fatalities.
The operation was characterized by separatist supporters as a confrontation against the “evil” forces of the Republic of Cameroon, with emphasis on what they called “Bulu occupiers,” referring to ethnic groups perceived to dominate the country’s military and political power structures.
Some pictures from the attack
While official statements from the Cameroonian military have not yet confirmed the incident, residents of Jakiri and surrounding areas report hearing sustained gunfire and heavy explosions late into the evening of May 4. Several sources indicate that the separatists launched a coordinated assault, surprising government forces and overwhelming the outpost.
This development marks a significant blow to Cameroonian military presence in Bui, a region that has remained a hotspot of resistance throughout the Southern Cameroons conflict. The destruction of a military base — if independently verified — would underscore the enduring operational capacity of Ambazonian fighters despite sustained government offensives.
The news comes amid renewed claims from government-aligned commentators that the separatist movement was “fading” and that normalcy was returning to Anglophone regions. However, recent events in Jakiri and other parts of Southern Cameroons suggest that the conflict is entering a new, potentially more volatile phase, where separatists favor highly targeted, high-impact strikes against government infrastructure.
Pro-Ambazonia groups are calling on their supporters both at home and abroad to continue backing what they describe as a “freedom struggle” against Cameroonian rule. On social media, messages of support and calls for fundraising to supply fighters with equipment and medical aid have intensified following the reported attack.
Observers warn that this latest escalation could trigger harsh military reprisals, a cycle that has, in past instances, led to increased civilian suffering through displacement, arbitrary arrests, and property destruction.
The Anglophone conflict, now in its eighth year, has resisted multiple attempts at peaceful resolution. Analysts note that the failure to address fundamental grievances around political representation, cultural identity, and governance continues to fuel the violence, with no comprehensive ceasefire or political settlement in sight.
Further verification of the Jakiri incident and the full extent of casualties and material losses is expected as more information becomes available.
