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Three civilian fighters on their way to combat Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria have been killed when their vehicle hit a landmine. Local residents said on Tuesday that seven more fighters on board the vehicle were injured. "We lost three of our colleagues to a roadside bomb yesterday evening on their way to repel Boko Haram in Huyum," said Adamu Galadima, a fighter in the town of Askira Uba. "The vigilantes were approaching Huyum, which was under Boko Haram attack, when the front tire of their vehicle hit a bomb planted by the attackers", said Galadima, who attended the victims' funerals.

Boko Haram militants had laid mine traps for soldiers coming from Askira or vigilantes from nearby hamlets, said Huyum resident Peter Malgwui. "Vigilantes from Chul heard of the attack and rushed to counter the Boko Haram gunmen when they hit the bomb, killing three and injuring seven," added Malgwui, who fled following the attack. Boko Haram gunmen travelling in an open van attacked Huyum at about 7:30 pm (1830 GMT), firing indiscriminately and forcing residents to flee into the bush, he said. A woman was shot dead in the attack while a girl was shot and injured in the leg, he added.

The gunmen were believed to have come from nearby Sambisa forest, which has long been Boko Haram's enclave and base. On June 8 last year Boko Haram killed 15 in a sweeping raid on Huyum, torching the entire farming village using petrol after looting food supplies and livestock. Months later, residents who fled that attack began returning to the village to rebuild their homes following a series of successes by the military against Boko Haram. Nigeria says the government forces continuous counter-offensive has left Boko Haram "technically" defeated but sporadic attacks on civilian targets by the Takfiri militants, who have pledged allegiance to Daesh militants, continue.

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DOUALA, Cameroon, Jan. 16, 2025 — A Yango taxi driver, allegedly a former player for Dynamo Football Club of Douala, has been accused of stealing an iPhone 16 belonging to a customer. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of Dec. 22, 2024, and has left the victim frustrated after numerous attempts to recover the device.

Details: News Team; 16.Jan.2025; Hits: 3036

Etoundi Charles, the principal of Government Bilingual High School of Foumban in the West Region, was murdered at his residence on Saturday 23 September by unknown individuals.

Circumstances leading to the late teacher's death are still unrevealed even though, people are already bringing up suggestions that could guide investigators to the perpetrators and the reason why they had to take away Charles' life.

Details: Emergency Admin; 25.Sep.2017; Hits: 5684

In a communique released by Mayor Beaudelaire Donfack yesterday 22 September 2017, it was revealed that just a single person died under the building that collapsed in Dschang, contrary to what many people were saying.

Details: Emergency Admin; 23.Sep.2017; Hits: 5247

As Southern Cameroons bubble with tension, explosions are said to have gone up in Douala, leaving the population with much fright.

Details: Emergency Admin; 22.Sep.2017; Hits: 5167

Minister Koung A Besike is accused by inhabitants of the quartier golf in Yaounde of Mafia and corruption to the profit of rich persons of that area.

In 2013, this population, sent a memorandum to Paul Biya, outlining their worries concerning their pieces of land. The president ordered an investigation but till date, nothing has been done about it.

This time around, the minister is accused of illegally giving parcels of land to pot-bellied embezzlers of the regime to add to their stolen money. Among them is the head of CONGELCAM, Fosso Nguchingue.

Details: Rita Akana; 16.Sep.2017; Hits: 5454

Many parts of the Capital city, were filled with water at high levels after torrential rainfall on Monday. Its inhabitants who were going about their daily activities got hooked where ever they found themselves after the downpour. Those who wanted to keep moving, got themselves well wetted.

Details: Emergency Admin; 13.Sep.2017; Hits: 5407

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