Residents of Bafoussam, Cameroon, are outraged after a blind man identify as Timoh Victor, 37years old and fathe of 3 was caught leading a gang of five thieves who have been terrorizing the region for months.
The unidentified man was arrested on Tuesday after a tip-off from a local resident.
Police say the gang was responsible for a series of burglaries and robberies in the area. They would often target homes and businesses that were thought to be easy targets, such as those that were not well-lit or that were located in remote areas.
The blind man’s arrest has come as a shock to many people in Bafoussam. He was known to be a kind and gentle man, and it was hard to believe that he was capable of such crimes. However, police say that he was the mastermind behind the gang’s operations. He would plan the heists and then direct his accomplices on how to carry them out.
The blind man’s arrest has sparked a debate about the nature of crime and disability. Some people believe that he should be given leniency because of his disability, while others believe that he should be punished just like anyone else.
The case is still under investigation, but the blind man’s arrest has sent a message to criminals in Bafoussam that no one is above the law.
By Washira Helene
