Yaoundé High Court: Armed Robbers and Rapists Busted, 3 Suspects Arrested

• A gang of armed robbers and rapists was dismantled in Yaoundé, Cameroon on July 24, 2026.
• The gang used a new modus operandi involving targeting victims at busy intersections and leading them to secluded locations.
• Dame Ngo Ndombi Berthe Dorothée was targeted by the gang on July 12, 2026, and robbed of her iPhone 12 Pro, 56,000 FCFA, and other belongings.
• The suspects were found in possession of a motorcycle and a dagger.

The gang's modus operandi involved targeting victims, particularly women, at busy intersections. They would station themselves at these locations, waiting for unsuspecting individuals to approach their motorcycle.

A gang of armed robbers and rapists has been dismantled in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Central Service of Judicial Research (SCRJ) received a complaint from Dame Ndomsi Berthe on July 24, 2026, alleging aggravated robbery and rape by unknown individuals. An investigation led to the arrest of Atangana Fidèle Eric, 25; Takam Tchujing Miguel, 20; and Paguem Djiometio Anelka Maldini, 20. The suspects were found in possession of a motorcycle and a dagger.

The gang's modus operandi involved targeting victims, particularly women, at busy intersections. They would station themselves at these locations, waiting for unsuspecting individuals to approach their motorcycle. Once a victim was on the bike, one of the suspects would take control, leading the victim to a secluded location where they would be robbed and raped. This tactic was used in the case of Dame Ngo Ndombi Berthe Dorothée, who was targeted on July 12, 2026, at around 3am.

The dismantling of this gang highlights a new modus operandi used by gangs in Yaoundé. Lawyers should take note of the precedent set by this case, as it demonstrates a sophisticated approach to targeting victims. Compliance officers may also want to review their clients' security measures and protocols to prevent similar incidents. The suspects have been deferred to the prosecutor's office to answer for their actions.

Lawyers should watch for the precedent set by this case, as it highlights a new modus operandi used by gangs in Yaoundé to target victims, particularly women. Compliance officers may also want to review their clients' security measures and protocols to prevent similar incidents.

Source: Original reporting via Actu Cameroun