Bamenda: Wholesaler killed in kidnapping attempt

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Cameroon

Crime & Law

Bamenda: Wholesaler killed in kidnapping attempt

In Bamenda, a wholesaler known as 'Pah Yanki', specialized in the distribution of brewery products, was killed during a kidnapping attempt by armed men. He was a well-known figure in the city's commercial sector.

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