Doaula: Thief caught in Ndokoti with tons of talismans

Ndokoti, a popular quarter in the city of Douala can now breathe a sigh of relieve as a notorious Pickpocket who has been terrorizing the locality thanks to the tons of talismans he ties around his waist was yesterday 06 April 2017 caught by traders of the local market and handed to the forces of law and order.

The Notorious thief who goes by the nickname of “Le Terrible” has been described by many as mysterious and greatly feared even by the police.

“For many years this Pickpocket was feared by many, including the police. He operates without fear of ever being caught. Police have testified that sometimes even when he is locked up, somehow he manages to get himself mysteriously out from the cell” recounts an eye witness. “All those talismans are what help him to operate mysteriously, but today I am glad they failed him. I suggest the talismans be seized and burnt so that he remains disarmed” he adds.

Inhabitants and traders say many more Pickpockets like “Le Terrible” are still at large and call on the police and gendarmes to put everything in place for their capture.

“We are suffering here in Ndokoti because of these Pickpockets. It is common place to hear customers complaining that they can no longer find the money they brought to the market to buy. It is only when these Pickpockets have been caught and jailed that Ndokoti will find peace again” says a trader.