Cyberbullying, Fraud Allegations: Sally Ndape Detained in Buea as Accusers and Suspect Trade Claims

By Claude Muma.

Sally Ndape, widely accused online of cyberbullying and harassment is currently in detention at the South West Gendarmerie Headquarters in Buea following a series of allegations ranging from fraud and impersonation to defamation and threats.

She was taken into custody on Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, after multiple complaints were filed against her by several Cameroonians. At least seven individuals petitioned the Buea Gendarmerie Legion, demanding legal action.

Investigators say Ndape had been summoned on three separate occasions to respond to the allegations but failed to appear. On two occasions, she reportedly claimed to be in the Far North Region, while her social media activity suggested she was in Wotutu village. Her failure to respond prompted the Gendarmerie to escalate the matter and seek authorization for her arrest, which was eventually granted after intervention from higher authorities.

However, Ndape has offered a different account of events. Speaking to a CNA reporter, she denied being arrested, insisting instead that she voluntarily went to the Gendarmerie station after being informed of the situation. She stated that she had never received any formal summons and only became aware of the case through a contact at the State Counsel’s office. According to her, the Legion had presented a summons and was pushing for an arrest warrant.

She explained that she was advised to report in person to clarify the matter. “I was told to come and clear my name,” she said, adding that upon arrival, she was instead detained.

The case has drawn attention due to the profile of some of the complainants. Among them is Barrister Edward Ewule Lyonga, Vice President of the General Assembly of the Cameroon Bar, who confirmed that both the Bar and he personally have filed complaints.

“The Cameroon Bar made a complaint against her for insulting me in my capacity as Vice President,” Barrister Ewule said in a telephone interview. “I also filed a personal complaint for defamation, false news, threats and cyber criminality.”

He added that several other individuals have also submitted complaints. “About five other persons have filed complaints against her. By posting my images in my lawyer’s attire, she has insulted not only me but the entire Bar. This is a serious matter. She will be presented before the prosecutor next week because it is a criminal case. I am seeking justice and also asking the court to order Facebook to take down her page.”

Barrister Ewule one of the complainants, Barrister was mentioned in several write ups from Ndape Sally. He claims he has never ever been Ndape Sally’s lawyer neither has he ever shared any of her private information to bloggers.

Sally’s outburst came as a shock and in the most demeaning ways.

He thinks and believes in the Cameroon judiciary and he owes his clients, family and supporters closure and thus he thinks the law must take it course.

“Being a lawyer takes many years of hard work and I will never sit and watch someone try to destroy what I have built in years on lies just to manipulate public opinion. Positing my pictures and writing lies to manipulate public opinion or to get views such is totally unacceptable.

He who alleges should be able to prove ! Sally was invited couple of times and she didn’t show up, it is due process for her to respond to the different complaints tabled. For sure the law will take its course and justice must prevail”, Ewule said.

Other complainants include a TikTok influencer known as Jesus Girl, who accuses Ndape of extorting money from her and later subjecting her to sustained online harassment. Civil society Activist also alleges that Ndape defamed her and made threatening statements, including claims that she would have harmed her if she had access to a firearm.

Investigators point to several social media posts attributed to Ndape in which she allegedly made statements interpreted as threats. These posts are now part of the material under review as authorities assess the weight of the allegations.

Ndape, for her part, has previously accused some of her critics of misconduct. In a Facebook post dated March 18, she addressed Barrister Ewule Lyonga directly, expressing what she described as “profound disappointment and disillusionment” over his actions. She accused him of compromising lawyer-client confidentiality by allegedly sharing her private documents and conversations with a TikTok user.

“Your actions constitute a blatant breach of confidentiality and an egregious violation of my privacy,” she wrote. She further questioned his professional record and accused him of lacking the ethics and integrity expected of a legal practitioner. Ndape added that she would not tolerate such conduct and would take appropriate action to protect her reputation.

Authorities say Ndape remains in detention as investigations continue. She is expected to be presented before the State Counsel in Buea next week. At that stage, formal charges will be established and the matter will proceed to court, where a decision will be made on whether she is remanded in custody or granted bail as the legal process unfolds.