Major Revelations Uncovered in Martinez Zogo Investigation

In a shocking twist to the Martinez Zogo case, Judge Sikati II Kwamo Florent, the investigating magistrate, has stumbled upon significant information linking the journalist to key figures, including Martin Stéphane Savom, the Mayor of Bibey and close friend of Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic.

The revelation occurred during the examination of the case file transferred to the military tribunal on March 3, 2023. The comprehensive dossier contained materials used by investigators to compile the preliminary investigation report, leading to the provisional detention of Maxime Eko Eko and Jean Pierre Amougou Belinga on March 4, 2023.

Upon reviewing the file, Judge Sikati II Kwamo Florent noticed missing pieces, notably Martinez Zogo's car and, significantly, the two phones belonging to the deceased journalist. Strangely, the dossier included forensic analyses of phones belonging to Amougou Belinga, Maxime Eko Eko, Bruno Bidjang, Etoundi Nsoe, and Justin Danwe, but no information on Martinez Zogo's phones.

Judge Sikati II Kwamo Florent requested the return of Martinez Zogo's phones. Surprisingly, despite being expected at the Specialized Equipment Division (SED), where a joint commission established by President Paul Biya had worked, the phones were not found there. After several days, the phones were discovered by the police, who had initiated an investigation led by Commissioner Vincent Meva’a, head of the Grand Investigations Department at the Office of the Delegate General for National Security, Martin Mbarga Nguele.

Even more strangely, the dossier indicated that Martinez Zogo had two phones, but only one was presented to Judge Sikati. When inquired about the other phone, it was revealed that it had been destroyed—a crucial piece of evidence in the case.

Judge Sikati reported the matter to the Minister of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo, for the attention of President Biya. The judge then decided to commission a judicial expert examination of the phone in his possession. The findings revealed Martinez Zogo's privileged connections, including with his spouse, and most notably with Martin Stéphane Savom, with whom he regularly communicated.

Furthermore, the judge discovered constant exchanges between Martinez Zogo and Martin Stéphane Savom on the day before and the day of the journalist's abduction. This raised suspicions, especially as Martin Stéphane Savom's name had previously surfaced in another ongoing military tribunal case involving individuals allegedly providing security for Martinez Zogo with military equipment.

The situation escalated when an examination of Justin Danwe's phone revealed frequent communication with Martin Stéphane Savom. Additionally, a phone call from Justin Danwe to a close associate of Martin Stéphane Savom at the Presidency of the Republic was uncovered.

Given these compelling connections, Judge Sikati II decided to shift the focus of the investigation and summon Martin Stéphane Savom for questioning, particularly considering that his wife was coincidentally serving at the Directorate General of External Research (DGRE), specifically in the operations department, just like Justin Danwe. The unfolding revelations suggest a complex web of relationships that could be crucial to understanding the circumstances surrounding Martinez Zogo's case.