Nacho killings: NW authorities convey presidential condolence to bereaved families.

The delegation headed by the Governor of the North West Region, Adolphe Lele L'afrique, received some family members of the victims on Thursday July 27, 2023.

The relatives of victims were received at the Governor’s Office where in camera discussions were held. 

The delegation, accompanied by the SDO for Mezam, Bamenda City Mayor, men of God and other authorities also paid a visit to the site where the ten persons were killed. Prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased were said.

Also, while at the scene, candles were lit by Governor Adolphe Lele to mourn the victims. He reassured the family members and the population that the government is doing everything to track down perpetrators of the act.

"The Head of State commissioned me to extend his deep sorrow to the berieved families and the entire population, especially those who lost their love ones. The message to the North West region as a whole is to continue relying on the State who is taking necessary measures to secure the population wherever they find themselves. Investigations are going on to trace and sanction the authors of this barbaric act," Governor Adolphe Lele said.

The visit to the incident site comes days after the Bamenda City Mayor and some traditional rulers staged a peaceful protest, denouncing the act.

On July 16, 10 persons were pulled out of their homes in Ntahsah Quarter and shot to death by gunmen described by authorities as 'secessionists'

The 10 victims include three women and seven men. Two others who were injured during the act and taken to the Bamenda Regional Hospital have been discharged. Meanwhile, those who lost their lives have all been buried.