Deadly Explosive On Women's Day Left Military 01 dead,03 Amputated,05 Injured

 It was exactly11 am on March 8 in Bamenda women were so relaxed feeling their day with the Governor Adolphe Lele L'Afrique addressing. While the Chief Executive was in the middle of his speech in honour of the women's Day celebration a deadly explosive emanated from some makeshift stores opposite the grandstand. The deafening sound of the explosive devise went off crippling already grounded business units on the Commercial Avenue.

The explosion was triggered by a locally fabricated devise. The incident recorded many casualties among the military officers who were stationed on that spot for security. Though no official statement was issued, sources on the ground say close to nine military officers were seriously injured and that it is feared three of the victims might  not be able to walk normally again. Angry soldiers are said to have set ablaze the makeshift stores where the explosive was planted. The fire further consumed all the makeshift stores around the famous Santa park opposite  Congelcam along the commercial Avenue Bamenda. As the fire brigade combat squad rushed in to put out the ravaging fire, it was little too late as the makeshift stores had all been consumed.

This incident is coming on the heels of an attack at a Gendarmerie Brigade in Galim in the West Region. Security report states that over 20 armed men stormed the Brigade on bikes and took the officers by surprise, killing some and wounding others. The attackers took away three AK 47 and some bullet magazines. The arm men though unidentified were said to have left Galim and rode off towards Ngoketunjia Division.

West Governor Augustine Fonka Awah confirmed to newsmen on Sunday March 8, that there was an attack in Galim on Saturday carried by Separatist fighters.

By Ignatius Nji