Robbery in Douala: two hostages and over 7 million FCFA taken

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Robbery in Douala: two hostages and over 7 million FCFA taken

In Douala, assailants took control of a location, holding two individuals hostage. They stole nearly 5 million FCFA from a supplier and 2.6 million FCFA from a trader. After the robbery, the criminals fled on motorcycles, leaving the victims behind. An investigation is set to find those responsible for this attack.

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