Bangou: 16-year-old dies by suicide after being accused of stealing 60,000 CFA francs

In Bangou, in Cameroon’s West Region, a 16-year-old boy was reportedly accused by his aunt of stealing 60,000 CFA francs. According to an account reported by the outlet, he was taken to a gendarmerie unit, where he allegedly endured physical violence for several hours while denying the accusation. After returning home, he reportedly ingested a toxic substance and died while being taken to a hospital. No official statement has confirmed the circumstances of his death or whether an investigation has been opened.