Douala: Aunt attempts to substitute her daughter for her niece on 'toquer porte' day

Author: camer.bePublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

In Douala, an aunt attempted to substitute her own daughter for her niece on the day of the 'toquer porte' tradition. The incident occurred during a family ceremony. Specific details of the case are still unclear. Local police are investigating the attempted substitution.

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