Population Of Tadu, Others Resort To Bush Houses After Bui Cleaning

By Rosaline Obah

The population of Tadu and other villages in Bui Division of the North West Region say, they prefer to keep living in the bushes than going back to their homes.

They explained that the last operation baptised 'Bui Clean'carried out by the Cameroon defense forces that ended some days back caused the death of many civilians.

"Many of our loved ones were killed, many are still missing as we speak, corpses are being discovered in bushes with some killed with their hands tied behind their backs. There is no guarantee that, we will be safe if we go back given that, the soldiers have not left Bui which means they can come back for us at any time. Remember that many including the old were pulled out from their homes and shot dead. We are scared because, who knows who will be the next and because of this, we prefer the bushes than going to where you are not sure to see the next minute," Tarzenyuy told Drayinfos from his farm house in kumbo sub division.

Homes Destroyed In Bui, Reason Why Many Are In The Bushes.

As pointed out by Shey W.Wirgo who said his family is now residing in a hut his father constructed many years ago, his family members are not coming back to Tadu town anytime soon because their homes have been burnt down

"Houses have been razed by the military. Even if they were to return, where will they lay our heads, which home will they go to, what about economic activities that were ruined when the raids were launhed, if you were the one,would you have returned that easily, i think it is better to just remain in the bushes especially as they feel safe there," Wirngo said.

With many including women, nursing mothers and children living in the bushes, there are fears that, health care and other humanitarian needs may not get to them because of insecurity and other challenges.

Unending calls have continued to pour in from different quarters for the belligerents to cease fire and engage each other in a genuine dialogue so that, the killings and other forms of destruction can come to an end.