Retired Appeal Court Judge Faces Pressure Over Son Linked to Separatist Investigation
By Nazie Agnes A retired judge of the Appeal Courts in Cameroon, Boniface Lebog, is reportedly facing mounting pressure from security authorities following allegations involving his son, Thierry Marcel Mbock, who is suspected of links to separatist activities. Sources familiar with the matter say that Mr. Mbock was detained earlier this year by security forces in Yaoundé in connection with an investigation related to the ongoing Anglophone crisis. Since his release, Mr. Mbock has reportedly not been seen publicly, prompting security officers to intensify efforts to determine his whereabouts. According to the same sources, security officials have since contacted his father, Mr. Lebog, seeking information. It is alleged that Mr. Mbock was released under his father’s assurance that he would present his son to authorities whenever required. The situation has reportedly placed the Retired Judge under significant pressure, as security forces continue to pursue updates regarding hi...