Categories: CameroonLive Update

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”.

————————————-
The Mimi Mefo Info Team, (MMI) appreciates all your constant support.

We are driven by the fact that you remain our only source of inspiration, as we continue to gather, write and publish stories without fear or favour.

These are, however, very trying times for several journalists, especially for MMI whose reporters have to brave all the odds to work remotely for fear of reprisal attacks.

That’s why we continue to ask for your constant support.

How to support us!

*Please share our website link with friends and loved ones daily


*You can also support our dynamic team working day in and day out to keep you up to date, with any amount.

Use the following payment methods:

PayPal: contact@mimimefoinfo.com

Mobile money: +237679135573

Bank Transfer: Account name: MIMI MEFO INFO LTD
IBAN: GB49TCCL04140456360181
SWIFT/BIC: TCCLGB3L
Intermediary bank SWIFT: BARCGB22 (only use if required by sender bank)*

Mimi Mefo Info (MMI)

Recent Posts

From Rejection to Resilience: The Guardian Post Marks 25 Years in Cameroon’s Tough Media Landscape

For 25 years, The Guardian Post has been part of Cameroon’s political conversations, democratic struggles,…

9 hours ago

Delly Singah Challenges Atanga Nji: ‘What Is the State Doing?’ as Femicide Cases Rise in Cameroon

Cameroonian philanthropist and social media influencer Delly Singah has challenged Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga…

3 days ago

Why Parliament Should Revisit the SDF’s Rejected Bill Against Femicide

By Tata Mbunwe The rising tide of femicide in Cameroon, where at least seven women…

4 days ago

Three US Citizens of Cameroonian Origin Jailed Over Funding of IEDs, Kidnappings in Anglophone Conflict

Three US citizens of Cameroonian origin have been sentenced to federal prison in the United…

4 days ago

Who Wants CDC’s Downfall? Military Accompany Saw Operators to Chop Down 152 Young Palms in Mutengene

By Tata Mbunwe A fresh wave of land grabbing is rocking the Cameroon Development Corporation's…

4 days ago

Mbalmayo : une femme meurt après avoir consommé de la nourriture remise par son concubin

Une femme identifiée comme Delphine Bih est décédée dans des circonstances suspectes à Mbalmayo, dans…

4 days ago