Wednesday 12 March 2014

Cross-border security: Boko Haram scare grips Yaounde



Communication minister, IssaTchiroma says Cameroon is not indifferent to terrorist activities in Nigeria and CAR. He was speaking during a press outing in Yaounde recently.
By MorineNchekeTanyi in Yaounde

Facing the press recently in the conference hall of his ministry, the Minister of Communication IssaTchiromaBakary clarified public opinion on some burning issues related to the crises in neighbouringNigeria and Central African Republic. He was reacting to a hostile media campaign launched against Cameroon by some foreign press houses claiming that Cameroon is helping rebel groups to destabilize her neighbours. The Minister described the allegations as “irresponsible and ungrounded.” IssaTchiroma said the conflicts taking place in neighboring countries is rather putting a great burden on the government which has to resist terrorist infiltrating our borders and also handling the thousands that come into border villages and towns as refugees.

               


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 The minister used the press conference to express Cameroon’s willingness to cooperate with border countries and international organizations to track down trans-border criminals and the illegal carrying of arms. During the conference, IssaTchiroma called on Cameroonians to continue to be peaceful for it is this altitude of theirs that gave them the opportunity to host the first ever Summit of Head of States and Government on Maritime Security and Safety in the Gulf of Guinea on June 24 and 25, 2013. As such, Cameroon is ready to cooperate with any border country to fight against terrorism and cross-border criminality as a sign of the country’s readiness to promote peace in the Central African Sub-region. 
                He applauded the defense forces present at the borders for their efforts towards protecting and maintaining the peace and stability at their various areas of command. He assured Cameroonians that they were safe especially as the army is ever on duty to protect them.

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