On Cameroon’s northern border with Nigeria, reports say Boko Haram fighters have been stealing food and animals from farmers for the past few weeks. Most of the food producers are now moving to safer areasaway from the border.
Midjiyawa Bakari is governor of the Far North region. He said the armed men carry out raids in small groups. He said they steal cows, food and money fromCameroonians living along the border with Nigeria‘sBorno state.
Mr. Bakari said the border between Cameroon and Nigeria is long and thereare few border guards. He said this makes it easy for the militants to attackcrop farmers, cattle farmers and small businesses. They can quickly crossback into Nigeria after an attack.
Sali Dairou is a member of the National Assembly from northern Cameroon. He told VOA that the militants have killed some of the farmers who refused tocooperate with them.
There have been fewer major Boko Haram attacks in Cameroon during thelast two months. The governor said the decrease suggests that the group hasproblems. Mr. Bakari said he thinks the new coalition military force of troopsfrom Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria may be weakening Boko Haram.
Mr. Bakari said he is very sure that this force will stop Boko Haram soon. Hesaid he believes everyone can see that the end of the militant group is near.
Source: VOA
