May 26, 2025, Baba 1, Mezam State, Northern Ambazonia: Cameroon occupation forces abducted a civilian identified as Abduction of Mallam Yusufa. he was taken without any explanation or warrant, a recurring tactic used by the occupying forces to instill fear and suppress dissent among the local population. His family and neighbors were given no information regarding his whereabouts or condition following the abduction.

Unlawful Killing And Discovery Of The Body

Several days after his disappearance, the lifeless body and the Abduction of Mallam Yusufa were discovered in the same village of Baba 1. his body bore multiple bullet wounds, indicating he had been tortured and executed extrajudicially. No justification or official statement has been provided by the Cameroonian authorities, further confirming the unlawful nature of the act.

A War Crime Under International Law

The deliberate targeting, abduction, and execution of civilians in an armed conflict constitutes a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. Cameroon’s actions violate Article 3, which strictly prohibits violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds, against persons not taking active part in hostilities. Abduction of Mallam Yusufa falls squarely within these violations, qualifying as a grave breach of International Humanitarian Law.

Violation Of Human Rights Obligations

The killing also breaches several International Human Rights instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which Cameroon is party to. These include the right to life, the right to security, and the protection against arbitrary arrest and detention. By denying Mallam Yusufa due process and ultimately ending his life without trial or evidence, the occupation forces have committed a gross human rights violation.

Demand For International Accountability

This incident highlights the urgent need for international attention and intervention in Ambazonia. The continued silence and inaction from global institutions enable further atrocities. Mallam Yusufa’s death is not an isolated case but a symbol of the broader campaign of terror and impunity exercised by Cameroon occupation forces in Ambazonia.