Amba fighters allegedly fatally stabbed a man known as “Cho Pinyin,” around 43 years old, in Menka village, Pinyin, on December 27. According to sources, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. at Baptist Church Junction, a popular community hub.
The victim, whose real name has not been disclosed, was reportedly killed by suspected armed Ambazonia separatists, commonly referred to as “Amba fighters.” Witnesses say the confrontation took place in broad daylight, leaving the community in shock.
“Cho Pinyin,” a controversial figure in the village, had gained notoriety for his alleged role as a middleman between locals and separatist fighters since the start of the Anglophone crisis. Community members accuse him of exposing individuals to torture and extorting wealthy residents under the guise of collaboration with the separatists.
While the exact circumstances leading to his execution remain unclear, locals speculate that internal disputes or grievances with the separatists may have triggered the attack.
This incident highlights the ongoing insecurity in the crisis-affected Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, where communities remain vulnerable to violence perpetrated by both separatist groups and government forces.
Accusing fingers by witnesses point at separatists for stabbing Cho Pinyin, though no group has claimed responsibility yet.
