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Boko Haram terrorists killed three Nigerian soldiers on Wednesday and injured five others during heavy fight in Borno state, the army said in a statement without disclosing the identities of the dead and injured.

“Unfortunately however, 3 soldiers paid the supreme price, while 5 others were wounded in action. Similarly, 1 Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle belonging to the Brigade was badly damaged,” said army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka.

“The bodies of the late soldiers and those that sustained injuries have since been evacuated. The wounded soldiers are in stable condition,” he added.

He said troops had an encounter with Boko Haram fighters who were in possession of an armoured vehicle, some trucks, arms and ammunition.

The encounter took place on Wednesday during clearance operation at Dulsa and Buk, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, General Sani Kukasheka, said in a statement.

Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE were involved in the clearance operation, he said.

“At Dulsa this morning, the troops cleared the hideout of the terrorists during which they neutralized 6 Boko Haram terrorists, recovered 1 Light Machine Gun, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Tubes and 1 Extra Anti-Aircraft Gun Barrel. The troops also encountered Boko Haram terrorists camp at Buk where they were engaged by the terrorists,” he said.

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Rita Akana

02.Feb.2017

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Since the Anglophone problem started some two months ago, there has been a lot of agitations and  talks about Biya's inner circle. Cameroon Concord noticed with dismay the particular silence of Minister Martin Belinga  Eboutou who is no doubt the most powerful man now in Cameroon besides Biya.

Minister Eboutou, who if a fervent Biya loyalist is a smart diplomat who has a very rich career having served his master for more than 3 decades both nationally & internationally. At 76, (he is 7 years younger than Biya Bi Mvondo) whom he met  in the seminary. A devote Catholic Christian, Belinga Eboutou has built a church in his village & is a friend to most renowned priests and Bishops in the country.

This very power personality has always tried to shy away from the spotlight and only act behind the scenes both in his political life, and in carrying out Machiavelli schemes for the Biya regime. The Chameleon as I will call him can brag of having as close friends a lot of Southern Cameroonians from Fru Ndi to Cardinal Tumi. He has used his Catholic affiliation to penetrate the inner circles of Anglophone Elites while spying on their activities. It's no news that Belinga controls Cameroon today. Nobody gets to Biya without passing through him. Inner circle secrets have it that, Belinga Eboutou is the undeclared 'President' of Cameroon. Chantal Biya reportedly had a feud with him some few days before the presidential couple received new year wishes. Mme Biya's anger is said to have been caused by Belinga's repeated interference into the couple's private life. The Chameleon was chased out of the Mvomeka Palace for some days.

The level of influence Belinga Eboutou has on Biya was very glaring when in a state visit to the French president last year, and answering questions from journalists, Mr. Eboutou rushed to help Biya when the president could not answer a question about the dubious activities of Bollore Group in Cameroon. Belinga Eboutou has positioned his children in major government state owned companies just like all the crook ministers in the Biya regime. His son working in SONARA has the powers of a GM. This smart crook has teamed up with several CPDM loyal business men to acquire shares in most of the privatised Companies in Cameroon and some in Southern Cameroon. They have a network of bogus Consortiums with fake foreign investors who come in as buyers whereas in reality they are the main owners. The case of Ndu Tea Estate is an example. It should be recalled that Mr. Chameleon spent most of his diplomatic career in EU & US where he chaired the UN security council meetings during the deadlock period of the Irak war. He has friends and connections and constantly boast behind the scenes as the negotiator during the Bakassi crises. In fact, no decision is taken in the Country without his knowledge.

He is one of the architects of the unitary state and will never allow Biya to have a dialogue on the form of the state. It is reported that he has thrown or blocked several reports from reaching Biya till he gets a solution which he will always convince the ailing president to accept his opinion. Even other Biya die heart stooges are aware of Belinga's powers and will never dare criticize him in public. His role in the ongoing crises in Cameroon is very primordial. All decisions emanating from the presidency have been scrutinized by The Chameleon. It is very important for Cameroonians especially Southern Cameroonians to know all these old, bad, ugly guys derailing the country so they will be held accountable. They are all responsible for the killings, arrests, rapes & internet black out in the Southern Cameroon.

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Rita Akana

31.Jan.2017

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Four persons were killed in Cameroon on Tuesday morning, including the three Boko Haram suicide bombers who launched attacks in the country’s far north.

The attacks took place in a locality called Double about 20 kilometres from the district of Mora in Cameroon’s far north.

L’Oeil due Sahel said the three suicide bombers were killed by their own explosives while a civilian also died in the blast. Seven persons were injured.

Meanwhile in neigbouring Nigeria, one person was killed and a suicide bomber was bombed to death by his/her own explosives.

That attack took place also on Tuesday morning in Dalori, an outskirt of Maiduguri.

Reports said it was not too far from the University of Maiduguri where a recent attack killed a University professor and several other persons.

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Rita Akana

31.Jan.2017

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Cameroon Anglophone Consortium leaders report that the Ghost town action of today, Tuesday, 31 January is moving smoothly as planned all over West Cameroon.They had been reports of some clashes last night in mile 17 Buea whereby angry youths burnt down ssome shops that had defied the Ghost Town action and opened their doors.The shop owners on the other hand claimed they had been forced by the Mayor of that city-Buea to open.

Below is an official statement posted by the Consortium leader, Mark Bareta earlier Tuesday on his Facebook wall;

Today's Situational Report

Ghost Town is in full force across all cities, villages, and communities in West Cameroon. However, we have disturbing reports that some shops in Mile 17 that colonial mayor Ekema forced open yesterday were burnt down as we get up this morning.

The consortium continues to denounce any acts of violence. We denounce it in the possible strongest terms but we must not lose sights that our people are very angry and some of them may act individually to throw such anger when a situation comes up. It is fair to say that Mr. Ekema pushed whosoever carried these acts and the Mayor must bear the consequences for forcing shops to open and causing those who acted to act. Mr. Mayor should be held responsible. In fact, all those whose stores were sealed by the Mayor have as right to sue him.

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Rita Akana

31.Jan.2017

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A man was killed on Monday morning in Cameroon and several others injured following an attack by Boko Haram, a newspaper has reported.

L’Oeil du Sahel newspaper said three persons were injured when Boko Haram terrorists attacked the locality of Ouro-Moussa Kambo in the district of Fotokol in the country’s far north. Fokotol is located not far from the border with Nigeria.

The attack took place at 3 o’clock in the morning, the newspaper added.

Boko Haram has killed many people in recent weeks in Cameroon and Nigeria as it tries to regain lost territories. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari declared last December after the sect’s headquarters in the Sambisa forest fell, that Boko Haram had been defeated.

But the threats remain and many people are being killed via suicide and gun attacks. Last week, a Cameroonian army General, a Colonel and two others died in a helicopter crash in the war zone.

The government said it was an accident but an investigation has been opened.

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Simon Ateba

30.Jan.2017

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Anglophone Consortium leader Mark Bareta writes that today's Ghost town action is fully effective in anglophone regions of Cameroon.Below is a press statement he relased on his Facebook wall;

The Consortium can now confirm that Ghost Town is fully in force. From Buea, Bamenda, Kumba, Tiko, Mamfe etc. Our people are being resolute. NO SCHOOL RESUMPTION. The unity is stronger than before. We continue to call for the unconditional release of our leaders and all persons arrested. Please, stay tuned for updates.

We have succeeded in capturing up to the innermost villages in our land. Ghost town is BAE From Indenau to Ngie, Aghek, Mator etc. Our people are resolute. The information from our land is that people have already forgotten about schools after all certificates this 2016/2017 year are not recognized by UNESCO. Our efforts are now focused on our statehood restoration and that will begin by destroying the 11th February annexation link. 11th February would be the BIGGEST GHOST TOWN DAY. On this day the fake bond will be sent to the abyss and we shall begin in good faith restructuring the West Cameroon State as it then was.

Meanwhile the government is seriously cracking down on media outlets reporting about the current crisis, due to the internet blackout and fear and intimidation from Cameroon's regime, Cameroon concord has been out of touch with its reporters based in the anglophone regions of Cameroon.

A Facebook user currently in Bamenda described the situation for reporters as this;

Consortium leader Tapang Ivo went ahead to caution the general public to keep an eye on several news outlets who either give wrong information or have been intimidated by the regime to bradcast news in a way to suit the authorities.Amongst those blacklisted are;

1. Crooked CRTV.
2. Cameroon Tribune.
3. Guardian Post Newspaper (it has recently changed its stance).

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Rita Akana

30.Jan.2017

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