In the serene village of Batibo, within the landscapes of Bamenda, Momo State of Ambazonia, the tranquility was shattered on Thursday, June 6th, 2018, when Mr. Tiwu Titus, a beloved member of the community, was forcibly abducted by the Cameroon occupation forces.
Mr. Titus, a devoted family man known for his unwavering commitment to providing for his loved ones, had toiled tirelessly to ensure his children received an education, a beacon of hope amid the challenges of their environment.
Amid the chaos and terror, Mr. Tiwu Titus was seized and taken against his will
Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing events of that fateful day, as the Cameroon occupation forces descended upon Batibo with ruthless aggression, their armored vehicles rumbling through the village streets.
In an indiscriminate barrage of gunfire, unarmed civilians fell, their lives cut short, while many others were left wounded and scrambling for safety, their cries echoing through the once-peaceful community.
Amid the chaos and terror, Mr. Tiwu Titus was seized and taken against his will, his fate sealed as he was forcefully buried within the confines of his family compound, surrounded by the anguished cries of relatives who pleaded in vain for his release.
His abduction stands as a grim reminder of the pervasive fear and uncertainty that now grips the people of Batibo, a community haunted by the specter of violence and injustice.
The abduction of Mr. Titus is but one tragic chapter in the ongoing saga of suffering endured by civilians in Ambazonia, where countless individuals have been snatched from their homes and silenced, their voices extinguished like candles in the wind.
Tears flow freely among the inhabitants of Batibo, their grief mingling with the palpable sense of dread that hangs heavy in the air, a haunting refrain of “who knows next” echoing through the streets.
when Mr. Tiwu Titus, a beloved member of the community, was forcibly abducted by the Cameroon occupation forces.
Batibo in Ambazonia, was once a land of promise
Batibo in Ambazonia, once a land of promise and possibility, now stands as a grim tableau of despair,
its soil soaked with the blood of the innocent. Yet, amid the darkness that threatens to engulf them, the people of Batibo cling to a fragile hope,
a fervent prayer for deliverance from the horrors that have besieged their lives.
As publishers, it is our solemn duty to bear witness to the plight of those who suffer in silence,
to amplify their voices and shed light on the injustices that stain the fabric of our world.
Through our words and our actions, may we strive to ignite the flames of empathy and understanding,
to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and downtrodden, and to never waver in our pursuit of justice and truth.
Together, let us raise our voices in defiance against the forces of tyranny and oppression,
for in our unity lies the power to effect change, to usher in a future where peace and dignity reign supreme.
May the tears shed in Batibo serve as a rallying cry for all who yearn for a world where freedom and justice prevail,
and may the memory of Mr. Tiwu Titus endure as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.