Armed separatist groups operating in Cameroon’s Northwest Region have officially claimed responsibility for the June 18, 2025, attack on a military control post in Mbonso village, located in Mbven LGA, Bui Division. We initially reported the incident earlier this morning, which resulted in the deaths of three soldiers and the injuries of two others.
In a video circulated online, the Bui Unity Warriors—through three of their units: Omega201, The Boys in Town, and The Intelligent Forces—alongside the Donga Mantung Unity Warriors, stated they jointly carried out the assault. The footage also includes what appears to be a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment allegedly taken from the post.
The groups described the operation as a “combined harvest,” asserting that their fighters had returned safely to base.
Military Losses and Strategic Vulnerability
Attackers targeted the post along the West–Mbonso route, which state officials use to travel to Nkambe. This location had faced an ambush before, leading to two military personnel fatalities. This marks the second such incident at the same location within recent months, raising concerns about recurring security gaps.
Military sources have yet to confirm the authenticity of the video, but investigations and recovery efforts are reportedly ongoing in the area.
Groups Cite ‘Liberation’ Mandate
In statements accompanying the video, the armed groups reiterated their intention to “liberate the homeland” and “secure the population and property.” These declarations align with past rhetoric from factions involved in the ongoing separatist conflict in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions.
Meanwhile, leaders of the operation—including figures referred to as “the captain, FM, and generals in action”—appeared in the footage, stating that their mission was successful and calling for community support.
Ongoing Anglophone Crisis
The Bui Division has become a hotspot in the broader Anglophone crisis, which has seen multiple armed factions emerge in the fight for an independent state referred to as Ambazonia. The Cameroonian government however, continues to deploy military forces to the region, resulting in ongoing clashes and civilian displacement.
The government has not issued an official statement about the latest claim of responsibility or the recovered military equipment.
