Brief
Armed raid kills 15 in Cameroon's Far North, sparks displacement
The Wednesday raid left 15 dead and displaced hundreds, with survivors blaming Boko Haram and an ISIL affiliate.
By Felo News Desk · Published
An armed group attacked the village of Madegoua near Makary in Cameroon’s Far North on Wednesday, killing 15 people, according to Al Jazeera.
Hundreds of residents fled the area, with many heading toward the border towns of Kousseri, Mora and Waza, as reported by RFI. Health official Mahamat Amadou said displaced people were sleeping outdoors without food or security. Displaced resident Kassoum Saley told Africanews that Boko Haram forced villagers to leave and stole belongings.
No group claimed responsibility, but a security analyst told Reuters the attack was likely carried out by the ISIL affiliate operating in West Africa’s Province.
Key facts
- 15 people were killed in the Madegoua raid (aljazeera.com)
- Hundreds fled toward Kousseri, Mora and Waza (aljazeera.com)
- No group claimed responsibility; ISIL affiliate suspected (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15”
