Boko Haram attack on Kolofata: Cameroon's Master Corporal Bella Ako killed

Chi Prudence Asong

The Cameroonian army repelled the attack launched by the Nigerian Islamist Boko Haram on Kolofata early this morning.  The army managed to repel the Boko Haram elements who attacked the city of Kolofata in the Far North region and a military camp serving the Rapid Intervention Force (BIR) situated within the sub district.

Cameroon Concord’s intelligence officers in Maroua have now confirmed that Master Corporal Bella Ako was killed during the violent clashes that lasted several hours. We salute the courage of our men and women in uniform for the sacrifices that they are making to keep the homeland safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the Great Master Corporal Bella Ako.