My contact in Nigeria informs me that these “bandits” from Cameroon are Fulani jihadis: “Their terrorism cuts across Nigeria and border states. But they are largely seeking to conquer Nigeria in accordance with the dreams of Uthman Dan Fodio.” “Terrorists From Cameroon Turn Taraba Communities Into Graveyards, Killed Over 500 Persons – House Of Reps […]
Cameroon: Jihadis ambush two motorcyclists, murder them, abscond with their motorcycles
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “3 killed in Boko Haram raids in Cameroon,” Xinhua, November 22, 2023 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): YAOUNDE, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — At […]
Cameroon: Jihadis kidnap 30 fishermen, murder 10 others for refusing to pay ‘taxes’
“Fight against those do not believe in Allah or the last day, and do not forbid what Allah and his messenger have forbidden, and do not follow the religion of truth, even if they are among the people of the book, until they pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued” (9:29). “As […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder 12 people in jihad raid on fishing island, shoot indiscriminately and loot villages
Why call the attackers “Muslims”? Because Islam is the foundation of their motivation and the explanation of their goals. If you asked the attackers why they carried out this attack, they would explain it wholly and solely in terms of Islam. “Cameroon Says Military Deployed After New Militant Attack Kills at Least a Dozen,” by […]
Cameroon: Islamic jihadis attack security post, murder two customs officers, a policeman and a civilian
Jihad groups operate with impunity in Central and West Africa. No one is stopping them. “Islamic state claims responsibility for attack on security post in Cameroon,” Reuters, May 31, 2023: CAIRO, May 31 (Reuters) – Islamic state on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a security post in northern Cameroon, the group said in […]
Cameroon: Muslims behead 75-year-old woman as they storm village in new jihad attack
“When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks…” (Qur’an 47:4) But why would these jihadis murder a woman named Aicha, who was thus probably a Muslim? The most likely reason is that she did not accept their hegemony, and had thus rendered herself an unbeliever in their eyes. Or else they wanted to strike terror […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder at least eight fishermen in raids on communities around Lake Chad
Why murder fishermen, people who were just going about their business and trying to make a living? “Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “8 fishermen killed in Boko Haram attack […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder one soldier and five civilians in jihad raids
“Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into the hearts of the enemies of Allah and your enemies…” (8:60) “Soldier among five killed in Boko Haram raids in Cameroon,” Xinhua, August 9, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): YAOUNDE, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — One […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder traditional leader, his son and grandson in jihad raid on village
Boko Haram has no respect for “traditional leaders.” It wants to impose Sharia and sweep away jahiliyya, the “pre-Islamic period of ignorance.” “Traditional leader, his son and grandson killed in Boko Haram attack in Cameroon,” Xinhua, July 8, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Boko Haram militants have killed a traditional leader, his son […]
Cameroon: Muslim raid hospital, murder a security guard, first jihad attack in this area since 2014
Weakness invites aggression. But never fear: “Last month, Cameroon’s Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo flew to the region and announced an overhaul in military operations to curb the new tactics of the militants.” We have heard that song for years in Nigeria and nothing was done. The outcome is unlikely to be different in Cameroon. […]