The war on Boko Haram insurgency in the West African sub-region may have taken another dimension as the President of Cameroon has allegedly approved the use of witchcraft in tackling the menace posed by the insurgents.
According to an international investigative journalist, Newspaper Publisher/Editor and traditional ruler, Chief Bisong Etahoben, the president approved the unconventional mode of warfare after some Governors and traditional rulers in the country approached him to seek his permission.
Chief Etahoben tweeted…
Far North Governor Miyazawa calls for a resort to witchcraft to combat Boko Haram.
— ChiefBisong Etahoben (@ChiefBisongEta1) January 31, 2016
Chiefs of Cameroon's East Region ask President Biya to grant them permission to use witchcraft in finishing off Boko Haram.
— ChiefBisong Etahoben (@ChiefBisongEta1) February 1, 2016
"The head of state has demanded that an aspect of witchcraft be integrated into the fight against Boko Haram", Far North Governor Midjiyawa.
— ChiefBisong Etahoben (@ChiefBisongEta1) February 2, 2016