Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15
Summary
An armed group killed 15 people in a village in the Far North region of Cameroon, causing hundreds to flee their homes. Many displaced people moved to nearby towns near the Nigerian border, facing food shortages and lack of aid.Key Facts
- Fifteen people were killed in the village of Madegoua near Makary in Cameroon's Far North.
- The attack caused people from 10 nearby villages to flee.
- Many displaced people went to towns like Kousseri, Mora, and Waza near Nigeria’s border.
- Displaced residents are scared, without food, shelter, or security.
- Local health services are struggling to support the influx of displaced people.
- No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack.
- A security expert suspects the attack was done by ISIL’s West Africa Province, active in the region.
- The Far North region has seen violence linked to Boko Haram and similar groups for years.
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