Terrorists kill 11 in Cameroon
A security source said most of the victims were members of a local vigilante group.
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Reuters reports that the incident occurred after the breaking of the Muslim Ramadan fast.
According to Vanguard, a security source said most of the victims were members of a local vigilante group.
Adding that “They were gathered in a video room when the attacker entered and triggered his explosives
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“Seven people were killed immediately, including the bomber.”
Channels TV also reports that a Cameroonian Army officer confirmed that the suicide bomber was a very young boy.
Also, the Governor of the region, Midjiyawa Bakari said “We are asking on the local population to wait until we give the go-ahead for the resumption of such activities, especially on the frontline.”
This is coming on the heels of reports that troops with the undefinedalong the Cameroon border.
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