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Situation in NW/SW: Security forces destroy separatist camps in Boyo

2020-09-07

No: 529

Situation in NW/SW: Security forces destroy separatist camps in Boyo.

It took the “Boyo I special operation” six days with Col. Matiang Charles Alain leading some 450 elements of the defence and security forces.

The Commanders of the 5^th Joint Military and Gendarmerie Region, Brigadier Generals Nka Valere and Ekongwesse Divine went sizing up the operation in Fundong, capital of Boyo Division on August 30, 2020. It emerged from the visit that some 17 alleged separatist fighters were neutralized, seven others captured alive and several alleged enemy camps were destroyed. The operation took the forces to the neighbourhoods of Abuh, Anyajua, Aboh, Elemighong, Mbueni, Ngwah, and Asuh.

Col. Matiang Charles Alain told the visiting Generals that the operation recovered from the enemy camps, some dangerous weapons like guns and gas cylinders. Among the lot recovered were also motorcycles, phones, sewing machines and combat outfits used by the fighters. On-the-spot, Brigadier Generals Nka Valere and Ekongwesse Divine hailed the forces who braved the difficult terrain of Boyo for a mission that was conceived to give the population hope for a return to normalcy after years of pain and destruction, blamed on the socio-political and security crisis rocking the North West and South West regions. They stressed the mission of the defence and security forces, summed up in the protection of people and property and inspired the population of Boyo to collaborate and give peace a chance to return to their land.

To General Ekongwese Divine, “The boys are causing you pain. Stand against them and the administration is here to help you live a better life.A tiny group of people should not disturb the activities of peace loving people of Boyo Division”.

The human face of the defence and security forces was showcased when the Generals moved to the Fundong motor park and inspired the population to stay safe from the killer COVID-19 pandemic by observing barrier measures prescribed by the government. Brigadier General Nka Valere handed over FCFA 200.000 to the population to purchase soap and stay free of Covid-19 by regularly washing their hands and respecting social distance.

Around to cheer “Operation Boyo I”, the SDO of Boyo, Tegni Fidele, saluted the nation’s defence and security forces for giving the area a fresh push in security. He said the operation was long expected and appealed to the population to stand by the forces by denouncing enemies who cause pain, frustrations and misery in the division.

Earlier on Saturday August 29th, inhabitants of Anyajua fled to bushes for safety. To them, military attacked the village setting ablaze dozens of houses while beating mostly old people they met in the village. The defense generals speaking at the Fundong market failed to issue a statement on accusations of military destructions levelled by the population of Anyajua village.

Reporting from Cameroon Tribune & MMI

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Situation in NW/SW: Security forces destroy separatist camps in Boyo