Torture and Extortion in Buea: Civilians Abused by Bulu Occupation Forces

April 17, 2025 – Buea State Southern Ambazonia

Checkpoint Extortion Sparks Outrage

Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces has become a daily nightmare for civilians, with reports exposing routine abuse by Cameroon Occupation Gendarmes and police. A recent civilian complaint revealed a specific case where the victim was stopped at a checkpoint, tortured, and extorted of 400,000 FCFA—once again confirming the systematic brutality inflicted on the people of Ambazonia.

Home Invasion and Brutal Assault

Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces intensified when officers followed the civilian to his home, ransacked the property, and subjected him to beatings and threats. The victim was forced to withdraw money under duress, a method of violent extortion that has become a common tool used by the Cameroon Occupation Forces to terrorize and exploit innocent Ambazonian civilians.

Violation of International Laws

Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces directly violates International Laws, including provisions within the Geneva Conventions that prohibit the abuse and targeting of civilians during times of occupation or conflict. By forcibly invading the victim’s home and using torture to extort money, the Cameroon Occupation Forces have committed actions that may be classified as war crimes under international legal standards.

Human Rights Abuses in Southern Ambazonia

Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces is a grave violation of basic Human Rights, including the right to personal security, freedom from torture, and protection from arbitrary detention. The suffering inflicted on the civilian victim is emblematic of the broader pattern of abuse and dehumanization used by the Cameroon Occupation Forces to dominate the Ambazonian population.

Call for International Accountability

Torture and Extortion in Buea by Cameroon Forces must be addressed by the International community. Global human rights organizations and legal bodies are urged to investigate these crimes and hold the Cameroon Occupation Forces accountable under International Laws. Without international pressure, these acts of terror will continue unchecked, leaving more civilians vulnerable to violence and exploitation.