Armed men killed at least 15 people, including eight children, during an attack on Wednesday in northwestern Cameroon, a community leader said.
The early-morning attack occurred in Gidado, in the remote Ndu area of the embattled English-speaking northwest, local chief Tata Ndzisshoto told The Associated Press.
Cameroon’s western regions have been plagued by fighting since English-speaking separatists launched a rebellion in 2017 with the stated goal of breaking away from the French-speaking majority. They aim to establish an independent English-speaking state.
Ndzisshoto said the armed men targeted herders from the Mbororo ethnic group. Separatist fighters in the region have long accused Mbororo herders of supporting Cameroon’s military.
The government has accused separatists of committing atrocities against civilians since the conflict began. The conflict has killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 600,000 others, according to the International Crisis Group, a think tank.
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Community Leader Says Armed Men Kill 15 People in Northwestern Cameroon
01/14/2026
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