Cameroon Security intensifies hunt for suspected supporters of separatist fighters

By Queen Anne Njong

Cameroon Anglophone youths are increasingly leaving the country for their safety as they have become prime targets by security forces in the wake of the ongoing Anglophone Crisis in the Northwest and Southwest of Cameroon.

 Government forces have intensified their hunt for leaders and supporters of the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC) in the two regions as well as those suspected of supporting the Anglophone separatist cause.

This crackdown of mostly youths reflects escalating tensions, with authorities targeting key figures associated with the SCNC or the fight for Ambazonia liberation, a prominent organization within the Anglophone movements advocating for self-determination.

Human Rights reports say security clamp down targets even suspected supporters of separated fighters in the Diaspora.

Cyntia Etengeneng Oben, student in Glasgow is  among several youths who fear for their lives as security continue to clamp down on suspected youths.

According to information gathered by Eco OUTLOOK,  many suspected youths already arrested have been detained in security camps in Yaounde.

According to Cyntia’s family sources, her brother Oben Clovis Arrey is also hunted for arrest.

A warrant of arrest to that effect was issued for both suspects, Cyntia Etengeneng Oben and Oben Clovis Arrey by the State Counsel in Douala March 10,2026. and March 25th, 2026 respectively.

Family sources say they were accused of  posting messages on their Facebook pages adjudged to tarnish the image of the government and inciting public disorder in the Northwest and Southwest.