Prof Paul Mbufong of the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda,Has been confirmed dead after he was caught in Military-Amba cross fire today in Bambui.
It is not known how the lethal incident occurred but it is almost clear that it claimed the life if the Director of Administrative Affairs at the University of Bamenda.
“He is my lecturer, today has been a sad day for us. He was taken by bullet, rushed to the Bamenda Central Hospital, but unfortunately he did not survive” a student recounted to Mimi Mefo Info.
A serious gunfight was reported this morning in Bambui during which a soldier is said to have been shot.
The situation kept locals indoors who were worried and unsure of their safety.
Tubah subdivision has been at the center of gun battles between soldiers of the National Defence Force and Ambazonian Fighters.