Cameroon - Bonabo: two armed men storm a church during prayer

Author: Toto JacquesPublished on: October 10, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

Cameroon - Bonabo: two armed men storm a church during prayer

In Bonabo, in the 5th district of Douala, two men armed with machetes interrupted a prayer service to steal a generator and five laptops. One of the attackers is the husband of a church member. The police were alerted after the incident, which uncovers a complex story involving family, donations, beliefs, and suspicions. The event occurred Tuesday around 6 pm during a prayer for the sick led by a pastor.

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