Shun Secessionist, Terrorist Acts In Cameroon, Nigerian Diplomats Warns Compatriots

Newly appointed Nigerian Consul General to the Southwest and Northwest Regions of Cameroon, Mallam Muhamed Arzika, has warned his compatriots, resident in Cameroon to refrain from secessionist and terrorist activities that may jeopardise the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The diplomat was addressing the Nigerian community in the two Regions of Cameroon during his maiden outing.

According him, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon enjoy fruitful bilateral ties that must not be compromised, especially as both countries battle insecurity pose by Boko Haram.

He frowned at some Nigerians who are incarcerated in some prisons in Cameroon, challenging them to ask themselves why they are detained.

He blamed some of them for being ignorant of the laws governing their stay in Cameroon and enjoined them to always concert with their families back home before travelling out of Nigeria.

He advised them to desist from the unnecessary quest for big, fast and cheap money, which he said often land them into serious problems.

He pledged to work with the Superintendent of Prisons and other judicial officials in Cameroon to facilitate the release of Nigerian prisoners with minor crimes and those with little fines to pay, while reiterating the need for them to stay out of trouble.

Other speakers like the President of the Nigerian Union in Bamenda, Samuel Ebere, said despite the little misunderstandings, Nigerian communities in Cameroon live in peace, but for the fact that most of them are reticent to procure the Residence Permit.

The Consul General promised to look into the Residence Permit issue in collaboration with the Immigration authorities of Cameroon.

To the Nigerian prisoners, the Consul General came along with a huge consignment of food stuff, medicines and toiletries.