MNJTF Soldier, 5 Others Die After Terrorists Attack Cameroon’s Far North Region
The terrorists attacked several villages, killing at least six people, alongside the soldier who was a part of the Multinational Joint Task Force contingent in Cameroon’s Far North Region.
Listen to this story
9 Aug 2022
Six persons, including a Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) soldier identified as Olivier Ngono, were killed over the weekend by Boko Haram terrorists during an attack on Kismatari and Morgo villages.
According to military sources, Boko Haram terrorists entered Kismatari village in the Kolofata council area of Mayo Sawa division between the night of Sunday, Aug. 7 and Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, killing three civilians before launching another attack on Morgo in Koza sub-division of Mayo Tsanaga division in the same night where they killed one civilian and wounded one other.
The wounded individual, who was identified as Malla Tchengueou, was later admitted into the Adventist Hospital in Koza, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
“The soldier was a passenger on a motorcycle when the terrorists hiding in the bushes nearby in Gogolom opened fire, killing him and the motorcycle rider,” a military source revealed.
Support Our Journalism
There are millions of ordinary people affected by conflict in Africa whose stories are missing in the mainstream media. HumAngle is determined to tell those challenging and under-reported stories, hoping that the people impacted by these conflicts will find the safety and security they deserve.
To ensure that we continue to provide public service coverage, we have a small favour to ask you. We want you to be part of our journalistic endeavour by contributing a token to us.
Your donation will further promote a robust, free, and independent media.
Comments
0 comments
No comments yet.
Sign in to join the discussion.
Of course, we want our exclusive stories to reach as many people as possible and would appreciate it if you republish them. We only ask that you properly attribute to HumAngle, generally including the author's name, a link to the publication and a line of acknowledgement.