Cameroon: Boko Haram explodes military vehicle killing at least six

Six Cameroonian soldiers have died after their vehicle exploded on a mine planted by members of the Boko Haram sect in Hiteré, a neighborhood in Mayo Moskota, Mayo Tsanaga Division of the Far North Region.

The vehicle which carried a total of 8 soldiers was attacked yesterday Monday, April 24, 2023.

“The soldiers were returning to their posts in Tchébétchébé when they came across a mine at Carrefour Hiteré,” a source told MMI.

The explosion claimed the lives of six with two survivors who are currently in a critical condition, after sustaining severe injuries during the explosion.

Find names of victims below!

This comes a few days after another Boko Haram attack in the region left one soldier dead, several kidnapped and hundreds of houses burnt to ashes.

By Amina Hilda

Mimi Mefo Info (MMI)

Recent Posts

Biya Convenes Electorate for February 7, 2027 Legislative and Municipal Elections

President Biya votes during 2018 presidential election A decree signed by President Paul Biya has…

4 hours ago

UN Human Rights Committee urges Cameroon to investigate abuses as Biya marks 44 years

The UN Human Rights Committee urged Cameroon on Friday, 6 November 2026, to investigate alleged…

8 hours ago

Cameroun : un citoyen dénonce les pratiques d’Orange et MTN et interpelle la ministre des Télécommunications

Un Camerounais vivant aux États-Unis a adressé une lettre ouverte à la ministre des Postes…

9 hours ago

From University of Buea to US State Legislature: Cameroonian Wilfred Mbah Wins Massachusetts Election

Cameroonian-born politician Wilfred “Will” Mbah has been elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in…

1 day ago

Lebialem: 44 Years of Biya and the Road to Menji is Still Red Dust

Road linking Lebialem's three Subdivisions has remained seasonal By Tata Mbunwe In a division haunted…

2 days ago

Lékié : Le général Valsero plus soucieux de l’avenir des jeunes que les élites RDPC

La célébration des 44 ans du Renouveau national, le vendredi 6 novembre 2026, dans la…

2 days ago