Three cops killed in an assault in Buea by separatist militiamen

The night time of Saturday August 24 was marked by a violent assault towards the police in Buea, the capital of the South West.

Secessionist fighters, recognized as belonging to the Fako Mountain Lions, staged a raid, killing three cops.

Based on sources, the assault occurred round 10:30 pm on the Bwitingi police station. The policemen, who have been standing guard subsequent to a makeshift safety put up close to Bwitingi native market, have been shocked by armed males as they fought. Among the many officers killed, one belonged to Buea central police station, one other to Molyko police station, and the third to Muea police station.

This assault was claimed a number of hours after the incident by the Fako Mountain Lions, a small separatist group lively within the area. In a message posted on social networks, Cho Ayaba, the chief of this group and an emblematic determine of the Ambazonia liberation conflict, declared that their operation had been successful. He introduced that three assault rifles can be recovered from the slain policemen, saying: “The Fako Mountain Lions engaged the enemy within the depth of Molyko and recovered three assault rifles. Particular standing was granted. Till freedom comes, no retreat, no give up, no compromise. »

Regardless of the seriousness of this assault, no official communication has been issued by native authorities.