Cameroon: Two Days Without Steve Obam as Yokadouma Holds Its Breath

Author: Onana NestorPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Cameroon
Society & LifestyleCrime & Law
Cameroon: Two Days Without Steve Obam as Yokadouma Holds Its Breath

Senior police officer Steve Obam disappeared in a river in Yokadouma after diving in pursuit of a fleeing suspect. The patrol had spotted a group suspected of using cannabis, which ran when officers approached. Two days later, Obam had not resurfaced; search efforts are continuing as fears grow that he may have died.

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