Human Interest/Society

Pinyin Fon addresses subjects after gruesome murder of six civilians by military

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.

Mimi Mefo Info

David Atangana

David Atangana is a journalist with an interest in politics, human rights, corruption, crime, conflicts, and development.

Recent Posts

Menka Village Responds to Separatist Attacks: Kidnapping and Recovery of Stolen Equipment

Youths in Menka, a village in the Pinyin area of Cameroon’s North West Region, have…

33 minutes ago

Limbe Hosts 139th International Labour Day Celebrations

The 139th edition of International Labour Day is being marked in Limbe with an official…

2 hours ago

10-Month-Old Baby Abducted in Brutal Attack on Mother

A 10-month-old baby girl, Bih Irene, has been reported missing following a violent assault on…

4 hours ago

La création d’une filiale pétrolière à Kribi sous la présidence de l’épouse du DG de la SNH crée la controverse

Un communiqué publié cette semaine a annoncé la création de CSTAR, une société de projet…

4 hours ago

Tackling Bamenda’s Waste Crisis: The Work of Pinnacle Ventures

The ongoing conflict and neglect in the city of Bamenda, North West Region of Cameroon,…

18 hours ago

Bodies of Three Missing Police Officers Found in South African River

South African police have confirmed the recovery of the bodies of three missing police constables…

21 hours ago