Cameroon reinforces Kotserehe after deadly Boko Haram attack
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mimimefoinfos
Cameroon’s army has announced reinforcements in Kotserehe, in the Far North, after a Boko Haram attack killed two people, including the village chief, and destroyed nearly 30 homes. The decision was made during a military visit on 20 October 2026, according to local authorities cited by Mimimefoinfos.
Cameroon’s army has decided to reinforce its presence in Kotserehe, in Mayo-Sava division, after a Boko Haram attack killed two people, including the village chief, and destroyed nearly 30 homes. The toll and reinforcements were reported by local authorities and the army, according to Mimimefoinfos. The attack took place on the night of 17 October.
Brigadier General Joseph Nouma, commander of Cameroon’s 4th Joint Military Region, visited the area on 20 October with military and gendarmerie officials and the sub-prefect of Mora. The attackers also stole livestock, according to local authorities.
Mora Mayor Chetima Hamidou called for military posts in Kotserehe, Malika and Godjimdele to be reinforced. He also called for those in Kassa, Guirbala and Kangaleri to be rehabilitated, and for new posts to be established in Igawa Doulo and Gazla. On 19 October, he visited victims and gave them supplies, including cloth, mats and utensils.
The new reinforcements follow other security measures in Cameroon’s Far North region, including increased security after attacks in Logone-et-Chari, announced on 29 September.
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