(Ecofin Agency) - Some armed men who are thought to be Central African rebels descended once again in Cameroonian territory on September 23, 2017. They kidnapped seven people in Koya, a village in the district of Kette in the eastern region, we learned from relevant sources.

A military operation carried by Cameroonian security forces however helped retrieve four of the hostages. Unfortunately, the remaining three were killed before the forces led the mission.

This is the second raid by Central African rebels in eastern Cameroon within two weeks. The first occurred on September 11, 58km from Yokadouma. During that raid, the rebels burnt a car of the forestry company of Cameroon (CFC).

As a reminder, since the fall of François Bozizé regime in Central Africa which led to political instabilities, Central African rebels skim the eastern regions of Cameroon kidnapping villagers for ransom. 

BRM