13 Emirs, Lamidos may face death penalty for collaborating with Boko Haram

The Cameroon judiciary is reported to have constituted a special court to begin one of the country’s greatest trials since independence.

Cameroon Concord gathered that the trial which will be based on the new terrorism law involves the 13 Emirs and Lamidos of the Far North region arrested on December 30 and currently being held at the Mokolo high security prison in the department of Mayo-Tsanaga.

Our informant in Maroua, the chief town in the Far North region hinted earlier today that the 13 traditional rulers have been charged “for complicity with the Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram".

The 13 traditional leaders are Ali Kristiana, Vadsa Maltagui, Jakoua Boukar, Alhaji Ali Boukar Hourso Lampa, Boujar Ndjigga Haman Achifa Abba Made, Lawan Yegha, Malloum Kristiana, Djougoudoum Lawan, Boukar Blaman and Mendougue Andrew.

A spokesperson for the Cameroon judiciary in the Far North region was quoted as saying some of the leaders will also be charged for organized crime.

The Senior Divisional Officer for Mayo-Tsanaga Division revealed that there is overwhelming evidence that these 13 traditional leaders gave help, support and information to Boko Haram militants. If found guilty, the 13 will be sentenced to death.