Update Christmas Day Shooting In Ndian : Toko Brigade Commander, Others Hospitalized

Mundemba,Cameroon-Tuesday December 26, 2017-11:00 AM Local Time (Cameroon News Agency) Following reports of alleged killing of two Gendarmes and a Brigade Commander in Toko, Ndian divisiojn in the South west region Monday, Cameroon News Agency can now confirmed from reliable sources that the three were shot but are battling with wounds incurred during the shooting.

According to sources, the Commander who is said to be new in the area was shot on the head and shoulder as he attempted to protect his elements . One Gendarme was said to be missing but reports early Tuesday says all three are responding to treatment.

There are unconfirmed reports that some of the assailants were neutralized during the attack. CNA can confirm that the house of the Civil Administrator of the area was set ablaze by unknown persons.

A security meeting in underway in the division as government is yet to make a statement on the incident.