Late SDF chairman Ni John Fru Ndi’s ancestral home in Baba II village, Santa 2 subdivision, North West Region, was targeted in a devastating fire allegedly orchestrated by Ambazonia separatist fighters.
Empty Building Targeted: No Casualties Reported.
In a disturbing incident, the ancestral home of the late Social Democratic Front (SDF) chairman, Ni John Fru Ndi, located in Baba II village, Santa 2 subdivision of the North West Region, fell victim to a destructive fire. Fortunately, no one was living in the building when the incident occurred, thereby averting any casualties or injuries.
Ambazonia Separatist Fighters Suspected.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Ambazonia separatist fighters may have carried out the deliberate arson attack on Fru Ndi’s residence. The assailants targeted the building in the late hours of Thursday, July 13, as confirmed by local sources. Disturbing images of the razed structure quickly circulated on various social media platforms, adding to the gravity of the situation.
Factional Leader’s Warning Raises Concerns.
This incident gains significance when considering the recent warning issued by Samuel Ikome Sako, one of the factional leaders associated with the Ambazonia independence struggle. In an audio message circulated weeks ago, Sako cautioned against the burial of Fru Ndi in what he referred to as “Ambazonia.” The timing and nature of the attack raise suspicions about its potential connection to Sako’s message.
Funeral Program Reveals Burial Date.
As per the funeral program released by the family, the late Ni John Fru Ndi will be laid to rest on July 29, 2023, in Baba II, the village of his birth. This planned burial has garnered significant attention and may have played a role in the targeting of his residence. The incident underscores the tensions and conflicts surrounding the Ambazonia independence struggle.
Arson Attack on Late Fru Ndi’s Residence.
Late on Thursday, July 13, armed men, believed to be separatist fighters, carried out a destructive arson attack on the residence of the late Ni John Fru Ndi in Baba II village, Santa 2 subdivision of the North West Region. While no casualties were reported due to the building being unoccupied, the incident has raised concerns about the escalating conflict and its impact on prominent figures associated with the Ambazonia cause. Investigations continue as the community prepares for the burial of their revered leader.