Cameroon - Ebolowa: 8-year-old Samuel found dead in the Lo'o River

Samuel, an 8-year-old pupil at Ando'o primary school near Ebolowa, did not return home after classes on October 21, 2026. His body was recovered from the Lo'o River on October 26 after five days of searches by his family, local residents, traditional divers and law enforcement. The Ebolowa prosecutor's office has opened an investigation to establish the circumstances of his death. Accounts suggesting an altercation with another child have not been officially confirmed.