Armed group attacks teacher training centre in Wum, kills police officer and kidnaps teachers

An armed group launched an assault on a teacher‑training centre in the town of Wum, the capital of Cameroon’s Northwest Region, the regional governor said. The attack, which occurred early on Wednesday, targeted the facility that provides professional development for educators serving the Anglophone community.

The governor, who did not identify the perpetrators, confirmed that security forces have been deployed to the site and are conducting investigations. He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as they work to secure the area and assess any injuries or damage. The incident adds to a series of violent episodes in the region, which has experienced heightened tension between government forces and separatist factions.