Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Beatrice Manka’a
Published on 2024-03-21 19:05:56
A tragic event has rocked the community of Lated, a neighborhood in the Bamboutous division, West Region of Cameroon, after a young man allegedly murdered his father in a drug-fueled fit of rage.
Arnauld Ismael Téné, 26 years old, reportedly assaulted his 70-year-old father in the family compound last Sunday. The details of the incident are murky, but local reports describe the scene as a gruesome massacre.
The victim’s wife, Elize, recounted a disturbing history of threats. “They used to be close,” she said, “but the drugs changed him. He threatened to end our lives on multiple occasions.”
Ismael’s erratic behavior was well-known within the community. The local chief of Lated 2, in an interview with state media Crtv, disclosed that Ismael had become a source of terror. “Just a week ago, his father came to me complaining about threats made with a machete,” he stated. “I advised him to report it to the police, but unfortunately, he did not follow through.”
Ismael Téné is currently in police custody at the Mbouda territorial brigade, awaiting trial as authorities conduct their investigation into the crime. The body of his father has been taken to the mortuary.
While this tragedy is not an isolated incident, as there have been numerous cases in Cameroon of individuals killing family members, it stands out due to its association with drug abuse. It serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of substance abuse. Adequate mental health resources and support systems are essential in preventing similar tragedies from occurring.
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