YAOUNDE – Gunmen from Nigeria have killed at least five Cameroonian soldiers and wounded several others in the village of Bakinjaw on Cameroon’s border with Nigeria, a member of parliament for the district and a traditional leader said on Saturday.
It is the latest in a series of attempts to seize territory in the area.
Aka Martin Tyoga, MP for the district of Akwaya in southwestern Cameroon, where the incident took place, told Reuters the attack happened early on Friday, when hundreds of armed Fulani herdsmen crossed the border from Taraba state in Nigeria to attack a military post.
He said it was a retaliation after Cameroonian soldiers killed several herdsmen the day before.
Agwa Linus, traditional ruler of Bakinjaw, said the attackers also burnt down his home.
“This is not the first time they are attacking – it’s very unfortunate,” he said. REUTERS
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Recently, gunmen from Nigeria crossed the border into Cameroon and killed five Cameroonian soldiers in a brutal attack. This shocking incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region and the growing threat of violence spilling over from Nigeria.
According to a Member of Parliament (MP) in Cameroon, the gunmen launched a surprise attack on a military outpost, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and several others injured. The attackers reportedly fled back across the border into Nigeria after the assault.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by military personnel in the region and the need for increased security measures to protect against such attacks. The government must take swift action to ensure the safety of its soldiers and civilians living in border areas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen soldiers and we hope that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice swiftly. The international community must also come together to address the root causes of violence in the region and work towards lasting peace and stability for all.
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