Residents of Mile 6 Nkwen, in Mezam Division, North West Cameroon, felt shock and fear early Saturday morning after discovering two lifeless bodies in the nearby bush. The deceased, identified as young men, appeared to have been shot and left at the scene overnight. This type of incident is becoming a common occurrence as the Anglophone crisis gets into its ninth year.
Signs of Execution Raise Concerns
Eyewitnesses who found the bodies reported disturbing details. Both men had visible gunshot wounds and their hands tied behind their backs, suggesting possible execution-style killings.
“We saw the corpses lying face down, with their hands tied. It was clear they were shot,” recounted one local resident who requested anonymity.
Allegations Point to Possible Military Involvement
Unverified reports circulating within the community allege that the victims may have been suspected separatist fighters, allegedly executed by security forces and their bodies later dumped in the area. However, MMI has not independently verified these claims, and authorities have not issued an official statement as of press time.
“Though no one has claimed responsibility, many here believe the soldiers carried out a summary execution,” said another resident.
Tension Grows
The discovery has further heightened anxiety and mistrust in Mile 6 Nkwen, a community already impacted by years of armed conflict between government forces and separatist fighters in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. Residents are demanding transparency, accountability, and renewed peace efforts.
“We need answers. This kind of killing cannot continue without justice,” one local elder told MMI.
However, in many similar cases in the past, the authorities never comment, and the cases go unresolved. This has blurred the lines between executions that are everyday crimes and those linked to the Anglophone crisis.
