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Last Sunday explosion in Nkambe left one person dead, 15 year old girl and student of GHS Nwangri, Cherish Limniyu and at least 40 others wounded.
President Paul Biya in a statement on X formerly twitter condemned the act as ” cowardly” committed by “criminals.” He extend his. Condolence to the family of the young girl and equally wished speedy recovery to the wounded.
Northwest Governor Adolf Lele Lafrique has confirmed that three suspects have been arrested by the security forces.
An improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Nkambe, capital of Donga Mantung Division during Youth Day (11 February) activities, injuring many including students.
The device exploded at the Nkambe Grand Stand where many, including, administrative, military and civilians had gathered to witness the march pass commemorating the 58th edition of the Youth Day.
The explosion in Nkambe, one of the relatively secured towns in the Northwest region plagued by the anglophone socio-political crise come as a surprise.
The authorities blame the attack on specialists who are clamouring for a separate English speaking state called Ambazonia. The attack comes barely days after the the Sub D.O for Bamenda II was kidnapped alongside his body guard and driver by armed men after attending the installation of the new SDO for Donga Mantung.
by Sama Wesley
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