Following the escape of the Divisional Officer of Bamenda II, Nicholas Manchang,separatist militants killed the driver and a police officer. Five individuals who were previously kidnapped were released after several days in captivity.
In the wake of the escape of the Divisional Officer from captivity, and agitation from Diaspora commanders of the different separatist movements, separatist militants on Thursday night killed the driver and bodyguard of the Divisional Officer.
The assailants had reportedly ambushed a vehicle, on Tuesday evening when the DO was travelling to Nkambe central subdivision for an installation event.
Their car was stopped around Nseh, Ntumbaw village, Ndu subdivision.
Additionally, the five individuals who were previously kidnapped during the initial attack were released after enduring days of captivity. It is unclear at this time under what circumstances their release occurred.
Local authorities have denounced the latest act of violence and have reiterated their commitment to res
toring peace and security in the region. Security forces have been deployed to the area to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.
The corpses of the two victims were discovered Friday morning near Mbam in Bui division.
Selfstyled Commander, General Babah Geto of Donga Mantung Ambazonia Restoration Forces said in a video that they carried out the kidnapping.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
WINDHOEK: Newly-appointed Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Friday announced that the daily memorial services at the residence of late President Hage Geingob will no longer be conducted at his house.
As of Monday, the daily devotions and memorial services will happen at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura. The venue of the final official memorial service will still be announced.
Theofelus was speaking at the Government Information Centre during the daily media briefing on the funeral of the late Geingob, who died last Sunday. She also said that the official memorial service and burial of Geingob will happen between 23 February and 24 February 2024.
She further added that Geingob’s body will lay in State in Windhoek and will not be taken to the regions. She however said that there shall be official regional memorial services leading up to the official main memorial service.
‘The services will be coordinated between the central government and governors’ offices,’ Theofe
lus said.
Logistical information will be communicated at a later stage, she added.
Source: Namibia Press Agency