Fiango women protest surge in drug use

Kumba, Cameroon(CNA) – On June 21, 2024, a group of women from the Hausa quarters of Fiango, Kumba 2 subdivision, staged a protest against the rising tide of illicit drug use in their community. The women, citing threats to public safety and harm to their families, called for authorities to crack down on drug dealers and users.

The protestors expressed deep concern about the impact of drug use on their children. Several women claimed their children, some of whom are drug users themselves, have committed crimes like rape and torture. This personal connection fueled their outrage and their demands for action.

The Fiango women’s protest involved the destruction of “illicit drug arenas” within the community They also directly petitioned authorities in Kumba 2 to track down and apprehend drug dealers. The protest comes on the heels of recent arrests by local authorities, with 22 individuals, including five women, apprehended for drug consumption just days prior. Despite this action, the Fiango women expressed frustration and threatened to take matters into their own hands if the drug problem persists