Human Interest/Society

Cameroon Military Kill Welder in Bamali

The Cameroon military has been accused of killing a local welder, identified as Hubert, in Bamali village, Ndop Ngohketunjia on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The incident has sparked outrage and further highlighted the ongoing violence in the region.

According to eyewitnesses, Hubert was returning home from work when he was stopped by Ambazonia separatists. They questioned his presence outside during a lockdown day. As the military approached, the separatists fled, leaving Hubert behind. Believing he had done nothing wrong, Hubert remained, expecting the military to protect him.

“The bad news is that all the separatists disappeared, leaving him there,” recounted an eyewitness who observed the scene from their home.

Tragically, instead of offering protection, the military allegedly tied Hubert to their vehicle and dragged him until he died. Images obtained by Mimi Mefo Info (MMI) show bruises on Hubert’s stomach and torn clothes, consistent with the eyewitness accounts.

“The guy was a welder who had just closed work and was heading home when the separatists stopped him. The military arrived, tied him to the back of their vehicle, and dragged him,” another local recounted.

Hubert’s body was reportedly abandoned at Three Corners Bamali, where his family later retrieved it for burial.

This incident occurred just a day before separatists planted an explosive at Nkwen market, resulting in the death of Chung Juliet.

The Anglophone crisis, now in its eighth year, continues to claim civilian lives. Rights groups have documented numerous instances where both the Cameroon military and separatists have been implicated in attacks on civilians.

As the violence persists, the call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict grows louder, with many urging both sides to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians caught in the crossfire.

Mimi Mefo Info

Evelyn Ndi

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