-Fon escapes, his Palace set on fire
News Courtesy Cameroon Journal, Ndop
Violence erupted again in Ndop on the
morning of Friday 10 February, leading to the death of at least three people,
reports said.
According
to the reports, the new skirmishes escalated when the population staged a march
to the palace of the Fon of Bamunka, FonNjoya, to inquire from him if it is
true that he had taken bribe from the government to cajole his subjects to send
their children to school.
The
population also wanted the Fon to explain why he had to brand Bamunka people as
“stubborn and should be taught a lesson by the police.” This was after the
violence earlier on Thursday that led to the death of one person and the
arrests of scores others.
The
cause of Thursday’s violence was not immediately known.
It
emerged that the Fon had allegedly told the mob off, asking them to disperse to
their homes without further delay.
Not
able to swallow the Fon’s arrogance or come to terms with the brutal murder of
one of their own earlier on Thursday, the irate youths reportedly attacked
their Fon and set the palace ablaze.
The
said Palace is located just a stone’s throw from the Ndop Police Station where
most of those arrested on Thursday were detained.
Our
source said when the Palace was set ablaze, the police then opened fire on the
population in an effort to quell the tension. Three persons reportedly died on
the spot.
Meanwhile
the Fon reportedly took to his heels under the escort of security agents.
Ndop
has been a hot spot within the last few days and it remains to be seen what
happens to FonNjoya and those detained.
The
Fon at press time was said to be taking refuge with the police as the dust was
yet to settle.
Most
residents remained indoors after this latest killing in the small town.
At
the time of this report, it emerged that the Ndop police have been reinforced
by the BIR and are indiscriminate arrests were being carried out.
At
press time yesterday, the whereabouts of the Fon was not clear.
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