Over 5,000 march in Maroua against Boko Haram

Over five thousand persons from all walks of life in the Far North region including Chadians took to the streets of Maroua for a solidarity march to show gratitude and support for the defense forces engaged in the war against Boko Haram.

The marchers said they also wanted to show solidarity with victims of the Boko Haram menace and those who have been displaced by the wars.

Carrying placards bearing messages like “Far North Region says No to Terrorism,” and “No to Boko Haram; Yes to peace at all cost”, marchers chanted patriotic songs and cursed the heartless terrorists of the Boko Haram jihadist sect. They also reaffirmed their determination to stay united behind the army in the Boko Haram war.

Giving the massive response to the call that was made for people to gather and march; the organisers expressed satisfaction for a successful mobilization and said their objective was met.

“We projected to have about 8,000 persons but the fact that over 5,000 people came is still good enough. I think we succeeded in our objective,” said one of the organisers, who used the opportunity to thank Cameroonians in other parts of the country for their concern for residents of the Far North region where Boko Haram has localized its horrible activities.

The Maroua solidarity march was sequel to other solidarity marches organized in almost all major towns of Cameroon all with the same objective; condemn the activities of Boko Haram and show solidarity and support for the defense forces.