I got a distress call yesterday from some fellows in Menchum Valley. They were raising alarm that nearly a dozen miltary vehicles were heading into Benakuma. They feared it could be a punitive expedition as has been reported previously in other towns and villages..

Such was to be expected anyway. Last week, Ambazonia fighters ambushed a military convoy escorting the SDO en route to Benakuma. He was on mission to commission the new DO for Menchum Valley Sub Division.

But in a daring attack, non state gun men opened fire killing a soldier with a head shot. Other soldiers were wounded. Two journalists on the trip (including The Voice reporter) were wounded.

 

Continue reading

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

You May Also Like

Colonial Military Atrocities in Bafut: Locals in Anguish

Colonial Military Atrocities in Bafut: Locals in Anguish By Mbah Godlove. Residents…

Trader Shot Dead for Selling Banned Brasseries Drinks in Kombone Bakundu

Tragedy struck Kombone Bakundu on Monday, September 29, as armed men shot…

Mass Arrests and Torture in Kumba as Civilians Honour Lockdown Amidst Independence Struggle

Mass Arrests and Torture in Kumba as Civilians Honour Lockdown Amidst Independence…

Akere Muna Writes UNSG, Raises Alarm on Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Ambazonia

Akere Muna Writes UN Secretary General, Raises Alarm on Urgent Humanitarian Crisis…