Rédaction Africa Links 24 with BDO Mamadou
Published on 2024-02-18 13:56:23
The village of Houdmada, located in the canton of Podoko, Mora district, Mayo Sava department, in the Far North region of Cameroon, was the target of a deadly attack by the Boko Haram sect on the night of February 17th to 18th, 2024.
The attack took place around 8 p.m., when the residents were already at home. The heavily armed terrorists took the village by surprise. The members of the vigilance committee, who were guarding the village, tried to alert the population, but it was already too late. The village was surrounded by the assailants.
The terrorists opened fire on the villagers who were trying to flee. Result: 3 members of the vigilance committee were killed by bullets and several material damages were recorded.
Desolation and dismay
Consternation and desolation reign within the population of Houdmada after this deadly attack. The traumatized inhabitants live in fear and anguish.
An appeal for help
The populations of Houdmada and the surrounding villages are appealing to the Cameroonian authorities for help. They request the reinforcement of security measures in the area in order to protect them from Boko Haram attacks.
A recurring problem
The attack on Houdmada, Mayo Sava is not an isolated case. The Far North region of Cameroon is regularly targeted by Boko Haram attacks.
The Cameroonian government has deployed troops in the region to combat terrorism, but the security situation remains a cause for concern.
It is necessary for the international community to become more involved in the fight against Boko Haram in order to put an end to this cycle of violence and terror.
Read the original article(French) on Mimi Mefo Info
