Fon Kenneth Asobo III, the paramount ruler of the Pinyin clan, a Fondom in Mezam Division of the North West Region, urges his subjects to unite and secure safety and hope for the future. He delivered the remarks in an address to the local population after Cameroonian soldiers brutally killed six armless civilians.
With grief ,the monarch said,”With a heavy heart, I address you again in the wake of the senseless killings of our beloved youths – six of whom were tragically lost just last Sunday night (February 23, 2025) in Mamben Pinyin.”
Government soldiers local witnesses say opened fire on a drinking spot in Mamben where locals were having a sip on Sunday night killing six people including a mentally unstable individual.Others sustained life threatening injuries.
Several youths have also gone missing after the alleged military operation.
“These innocent lives were taken far too soon, and the grief we share as a people is immeasurable,” the Fon said in a statement which MMI obtained a copy.
Extending heartfelt condolences to the affected families he assured, “Know that I feel your anguish and that no words can truly capture the depth of this tragedy.”
Calls for Peace and Justice
Following the tragic incident, the Fon has convened the Clan’s traditional council to explore avenues for peace and justice.
“It is Imperative that we, as a people, come together, now more than ever, to ensure the future of our children is one of safety and hope.” the Fon emphasized.
He added that, “I urge every one of you to remain steadfast in the face of this loss. “
“As we navigate these difficult times, let us remember that our strength as a community lies not in our division but in our unity” he noted
He opted for peace, dialogue, and understanding to break free from this cycle of suffering.
“I call upon all of us to honor the memory of these young souls by committing to peace and working together to heal our land,” he appealed.
Government authorities have not reacted to the latest incident that implicates their forces.
Pinyin faces significant challenges as one of the hardest hit communities in the eight-year-long Anglophone crisis. In 2018, government forces massacred close to thirty people. Authorities did not conduct an independent investigation to hold the perpetrators accountable. Killings continue to shake the two regions as the Anglophone crisis persists, with the government showing little concern for finding a peaceful solution despite national and international calls to act.
