By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi in Buea
The remains of six soldiers who died after unidentified men gunned them in Manyu division in the South west region where on Friday December 8, 2017 honoured at the Independence Square in Buea.
The Minister of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo who read the condolence message from the Head of State, President Paul Biya to the bereaved family noted that the soldiers died as heroes while serving their beloved nation.
Remains of six fallen soldiers at the Indepence Square in Buea
“I imagine the depth of your pain following the passing away of your beloved relatives. They were very courageous and dynamic personnel, very devoted and committed to their mission, they were permanently available to accomplish their duties every time they were solicited. They shall always remain an example to be enumerated by their colleagues” Beti Assomo told the bereaved families.
The Head of States, through the defense minister expressed his sincere condolences and deep compassion to the families of the dead soldiers and assured them of full support from the nation at all times.
It should be noted that in a recent media outing, the president of the Republic has promised that, he will wipe out those perpetrating the killings. It has been alleged that the unidentified persons who killed the soldiers did so in a bid to revenge the killings of their own relatives and friends especially during the heat of the Anglophone crisis.
Minister Joseph Bet Assomo addressing the mourners and the members of military family present said; “Cameroon is a victim of repeated attacks by terrorist groups claiming the secessionist movement”
He assured the population that in the face of such moments, measures have already been taken to put the criminals out of business and ensure that peace and security reigns in the nation.
Four of the six military men were killed on the night of Tuesday November 28 2017 in the locality of Agborkem-German in the Manyu division, while the other two policemen were killed on the night of the Wednesday November 29 2017. The 4 military men killed were Noutchomwo Raphael, Yinda Dobekreo, Voula Voula and Tih Angu. Meanwhile, the other 2 police men killed were Nkwelle Derick and Ngwa Calvin Ngang.