After Arson Attack:

Security Stepped-Up at Fru Ndi’s Home

The Governor of the North West, Lele Lafrique Adolphe has promised that security will be stepped around the residence of the National Chairman of the SDF, Ni John Fru Ndi in the Ntarikon neigbourhood

            This comes after unidentified individuals on Feb. 28, 2018 at about 10:30 pm attempted to set ablaze his residence. The fire was put out by local inhabitants and the army rescue unit who rushed to the scene minutes after. No substantial damage was caused by the fire.

            The attempt comes days after the holding of the 9th SDF Convention at the Bamenda Congress Hall despite threats from supposed Anglophone secessionists calling on the party not to hold it.

            North West Governor, Lele Lafrique Adolphe accompanied by the SDO, Songa Pierre Rene , the DO for Bamenda II Tanyi Roqcenol and security officials likewise  the Auxiliary Bishop of Bamenda Arch Diocese, His Lordship Michael Bibi on March 1, 2018 visited the residence of the Chairman of the SDF Ni John Fru Ndi to see firsthand the extent of the damage caused by fire in an arson attack over night. 

            Governor Adolf Lele Lafrique after taking stock of the situation of the residence, concluded that it was not an accident.

            “It is another terrorist act that has been perpetuated here today concerning the Chairman of the Social Democratic Front. I have given instructions to the security services to find out the author of that evil act and to persecute them according to the laws and regulations of the republic. As a result of that, we are going to step up the security measures to face all those threats that are coming” noted the Governor.

            The SDF Chair made it clear that the attack on his residence could have come from the same unknown individuals who threatened him before the holding of the SDF National convention.

            “I just went to bed and as the first sleep was coming to my eyes, I heard the sound on my door that fire. I jumped down and went and by the time I got there, around the kitchen where the fire was, the children were already on removing the zinc, the girls were throwing water. And when they throw a bucket of water on the fire, the fire spreads and is moving towards the water because I think they mixed oil and petrol so that when they throw water, the effect will be minimal” recounts Ni john Fru Ndi.

            “If somebody tells you that he will kill you, even a different person fires a gun at you, you will always think it is that person who has threaten you. I will like to make this individuals know that it is not through this that we will win this war. It is not by attacking the people that are sympathizing and trying to protect you. So if the leave the principal person who causes the problems in Cameroon Mr Biya and is attacking but Fru Ndi, then it shows that it is failing on their side” he fumed.

            Five persons suspected of masterminding the arson attack according to reports are presently under custody. They were arrested on Thursday March 1 following investigations by forces of law and order.