Cameroon Imposes Travel Restrictions on Senior State Officials

Authorities in Cameroon have implemented measures to restrict the travel of specific high-ranking state officials. Border security personnel have been directed to deny exit to officials who have not declared their due diligence or received approval from the appropriate authorities.

Martin Mbarga Nguele, the Delegate General for National Security, relayed this directive through a radio message on February 29, which has now surfaced on social media. The message emphasises the need for heightened vigilance among security personnel at land borders, seaports, and airports when dealing with certain state figures seeking to leave the country.

Those facing increased scrutiny before departure include Presidents of Boards of Administration, Director Generals, and Deputy Director Generals. The directive underscores that these officials must ensure that their due diligence reports have been submitted and approved before they are permitted to exit the country.

According to a document making the rounds on social media, the president of the republic may have some influence over the police chief’s decision. The move appears to be part of a broader effort to enhance oversight and accountability among high-ranking state officials. The government’s commitment to ensuring that proper procedures are followed before officials leave the country is evident in this recent directive from Martin Mbarga Nguele.

Mimi Mefo Info