Update: At least two dead confirmed in Sangmelima attack

At least two persons have died in an uprising which took place today May 24, 2023 town of Sagmelima, Lobo Division, South Region of Cameroon. This is the home region of Cameroon president, Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982.

The violent riot ensued between the indigenes (Bulu) against non-indigenes in the town, particularly the Bamouns.

“The Bulus have gone on a rampage, attacking foreigners, following the death of one of theirs. The deceased businessman had been involved in a dispute with a Bamoun,” a resident in Sangmelima told MMI.

The Sangmelima indigenes are convinced that their son was killed through witchcraft by the man with whom he was at loggerheads, our source revealed.

Angered by this probability, “they have launched an attack, evicting all non-indigenes from their town, and destroying their businesses, and markets,” our source who is also a businessman told us.

He added that most non-indigenes have remained locked up in their homes out of fright of what may happen to them.

“I cannot even step out to take pictures, it’s not safe, we are all indoors, for fear of being attacked,” he added.

We are unsure if there has been any serious casualty if the riots persist. Details will be provided as soon as we get them.

The Sangmelima indigenes are convinced that their son was killed through witchcraft by the man with whom he was at loggerheads, our source revealed.

Angered by this probability, “they have launched an attack, evicting all non-indigenes from their town, and destroying their businesses, and markets,” our source who is also a businessman told us.

He added that most non-indigenes have remained locked up in their homes out of fright of what may happen to them.

“I cannot even step out to take pictures, it’s not safe, we are all indoors, for fear of being attacked,” he added.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be known by MMI