Violence in Cameroon Leads to Five Deaths in Anglophone Regions

On March 18, 2025, tragic clashes in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions resulted in five deaths. Separatist fighters attacked a taxi in Buea, while government forces killed three militants and rescued hostages in the Northwest. The military is increasing troop deployments amid rising violence.

On March 18, 2025, at least five individuals lost their lives in violent confrontations within Cameroon’s Anglophone regions of Northwest and Southwest, as reported by security and local sources. In the capital of the Southwest, Buea, gunmen presumed to be separatist fighters opened fire on a taxi, resulting in the deaths of two passengers.

The incident occurred around 7:00 PM local time, with security forces noting the attackers fled immediately following the shooting. In response to increasing violence, government troops conducted a raid in the Northwest region’s Baba 1 locality, where they eliminated three separatist militants and successfully rescued six civilians held captive.

Local media further disclosed that the military plans to reinforce its presence in these areas due to a rise in separatist incursions. The armed separatists have engaged in armed conflicts with government forces since 2017 in their pursuit of an independent state in this region.

The recent violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions has led to the deaths of five individuals amid increasing separatist activities. The government forces have initiated operations to combat these threats and have rescued hostages, with plans to bolster military presence in response to ongoing skirmishes. The long-standing conflict, ignited by demands for independence by armed separatists, remains a critical issue in the country’s security landscape.

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