Reviewing Insecurity in NW:

Embattled Atanga Nji Boasts of ‘Calm’ Amidst Killings

By Njodzefe Nestor in Bamenda

Minister Atanga Chairing Security Meeting with Governor, SDOs & Dos

The Minister of Territorial Administration, Atanga Nji Paul has described the North West region as very calm and has encouraged “terrorists and armed robbers” in bushes whom he also referred to as “prodigal children” to lay down their weapons and report themselves to the closest security post for “justice to take its course”.

            He was speaking to reporters in Bamenda after a security meeting on the instructions of the Head of State, with NW Governor, SDOs, DOs and security officials to evaluate the security situation in the region.

            “Globally I can tell you that the situation is under control. The Governor and the administrative authorities are doing a wonderful job and the Head of State told me to extend his encouragements to the forces of law and order and administrative authorities who have done everything despite the odds to maintain calm and a serene atmosphere in the region” he said.

Atanga Nji boasted that the “pockets of resistance” in the Regions will soon be “neutralized” and that the “terrorists and armed robbers” who have been causing havoc with “hunting guns” cannot stand the state security which has so far been “very professional” in the discharge of their duties.

            While frowning at the attack on military personnel and on administrative buildings like DOs offices in Bafut and Bali, the Minister revealed that the Head of State had made a special allocation for the renovate  the burnt buildings in all divisions in the North West and South West regions.

            On the upcoming October 8 presidential elections, the MINAT boss was emphatic that despite threats, the elections will hold.

            While thanking the military on behalf of the Head of state for their strides in maintaining law and order so far, he challenged them to accompany Elections Cameroon, ELECAM to ensure a hitch free organization and conduct of elections in the region.

            On back to School, Minister Nji Paul urged parents to tell their children in bushes to come out because “they have to be in schools not bushes.”