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Manyu: farmer regains freedom from Amba captivity after 3 million FCFA ransom settlement


By David Atangana

A woman whose name MMI got as Madam Monica has regained freedom after spending several days in captivity.

The incident is reported to have occured in Etoko, a locality in Manyu division of the South West region.

The release came after a 3 million FCFA ransom was reportedly paid to the abductors.



She was released Tuesday September 6, 2022.

“Madam Monica was kidnapped by so called amba fighters on 27/8/22 and was only released on 6/09/22 after paying a ransom of 3 million to them” a source told MMI

Armed separatists Ambazonia fighters reportedly picked Madam Monica on from her home August 27, 2022.


Prior to her abduction, the woman who is a farmer had come under several attacks and threats from the fighters.

Villagers have alleged constant harassment from fighters who claim to be fighting for the general good.

Being a farmer in Etoko village in Manyu, she came under several attacks from these boys that claim to protect civilians ,the source added

“The population and farmers in this village are in danger from these boys”, the source went further, adding that, “They attack the population on daily basis”.

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