Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha DibouaGovernor of the Littoral during a press conference this Friday (Ph)
The night of November 13 to 14, 2024 was marked by a shocking tragedy in the Bali district, in Douala. Dame Renée Michèle, a national françaiselost his life following a particularly violent attack. The victim was returning from a dinner at a restaurant in the Makéa district, accompanied by a 71-year-old Cameroonian, when they were attacked by a gang of thugs armed with knives.
Despite his rapid transfer to Laquintinie Hospital in Doualathe victim did not survive his injuries. Faced with this tragedy, the authorities reacted quickly. During a press conference held this Friday, the Governor of the Littoral, Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha Dibouaannounced significant progress in the investigation: six suspects have already been apprehended and have made full confessions. A seventh individual is still on the run, actively sought by law enforcement.
Although this tragic event deeply affected the community, the Governor of the Littoral wanted to be reassuring, emphasizing that this was an isolated case which did not call into question the general security of the city. Local authorities and law enforcement remain mobilized to guarantee the safety of residents, whether nationals or foreigners.
The Consul General of France at DoualaJean-Charles Ledot, immediately reacted by publishing a press release for the attention of the community française. It calls on its nationals to exercise increased vigilance and issues several security recommendations: avoid traveling on foot at night, even in residential areas, prohibit the carrying of valuable objects, and take extra care when traveling by taxi after dark. at night.
Detailed preventive measures also include driving with the windows closed and doors locked, carrying only small amounts of money in the event of an attack, and never resisting the attackers’ demands. The consul particularly emphasizes the importance of adopting a low profile and avoiding any behavior that could attract attention.
-Armand Ougock, permanent correspondent of Koaci in Cameroon.
-Contact the Cameroonian editorial team of Koaci at 237 [email protected]
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