GUNFIRE HITS BAMENDA CITY COUNCIL VEHICLE IN MULANG

A vehicle assigned to Bamenda City Council’s First Deputy Mayor, Chi David, was hit by gunfire in Mulang, Bamenda, on Friday morning, October 9, 2026, according to reports.

The black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was reportedly struck by about four bullets as the official travelled towards the council offices near Mulang Junction.

The gunfire damaged the vehicle’s bonnet, side mirror and rear passenger windows. No injuries were reported, and Chi David is said to be safe.The vehicle had previously been used by Bamenda City Mayor Paul Achobong, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

However, the intended target has not been established.The incident comes amid persistent security challenges in Bamenda since the Anglophone crisis escalated in 2017.

Further details about the shooting, including those responsible and their possible motive, remain unclear.