Ambazonian Fighters Ambush Cameroonian Soldiers in Mbiame, Killing One

The attack reportedly targeted a joint patrol unit of Cameroonian forces in Mbiame, catching them off guard. Local sources confirmed that one police officer was found dead at the scene. The Ambazonian fighters, operating with guerrilla-style tactics, swiftly retreated after the ambush.

Pro-Ambazonian Blogger Celebrates the Attack

Following the ambush, a pro-Ambazonian blogger posted a message online, praising the operation and warning Cameroonian forces to stay away from Bui:

"Mbiame - Mbven LGA Nso Bui 14-03-25
This is a guerrilla ambush by the Ambazonia State Army (ASA) under Gen. Talk and Do:
Sticks like this one are not taken for free; those who hold them are sent to the world beyond before they are collected.
The warriors are reportedly safe and back to base, enjoying their new harvest.
Let’s see who shall be first to provide Groundnuts for this stick by supporting and assisting them.
Bui, as we keep saying, is the land of no return. Think twice before going there as a La Rep agent."
— SM

This chilling statement underscores the growing confidence of Ambazonian fighters, who continue to carry out deadly attacks while openly boasting about their exploits.

Rising Death Toll in the Anglophone Conflict

• According to available statistics, over 1,534 Cameroonian soldiers have been killed since the start of the war.
• The International Crisis Group estimates that the overall death toll exceeds 6,000, though Ambazonian leadership claims the real figure is significantly higher.
• More than one million people have been displaced, with thousands seeking refuge within Cameroon or abroad.
• Thousands of suspected separatist supporters have been arrested, and many remain in detention without trial.

Background: The Anglophone Crisis

The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon erupted in 2017, driven by demands for greater autonomy from the Francophone-dominated government. Tensions escalated as English-speaking regions in the Northwest and Southwest resisted what they saw as systematic marginalization and cultural suppression by the central government.

The conflict has since spiraled into a deadly armed struggle, with Ambazonian separatists pushing for the independence of Ambazonia, a self-declared breakaway state. The Cameroonian military, under President Paul Biya, has responded with brutal crackdowns, often accused of human rights violations.

Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

The war has created a humanitarian disaster:

• Villages have been burned, and entire communities forcibly displaced.
• Both government forces and separatists have been accused of committing atrocities against civilians.
• Schools remain closed in many areas, leaving thousands of children without education.

Despite international calls for dialogue, violence persists, making the crisis one of Africa’s most overlooked conflicts.

The Cameroonian government maintains that it will not negotiate with separatists, while Ambazonian leaders remain firm in their demand for full independence.

What Next?

With no clear resolution in sight, the conflict continues to escalate, posing grave security threats in the region. This latest attack in Mbiame is yet another indication that separatist forces remain active and well-coordinated, despite military offensives against them.

The world watches in silence as Cameroon’s deadliest conflict in decades rages on.