BIR Tightens Grip on Batibo Axis with New Camp Along Strategic Highway

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By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy 







 A new Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) camp has been inaugurated along the Bamenda–Batibo–Enugu highway, a stretch that has for years been marked by insecurity linked to the ongoing crisis in the North West Region.

Built on a site of over 1,000 square meters, the camp signals a reinforced security presence in an area considered highly sensitive. For many residents and road users, its location alone is seen as a strong step toward restoring order along the corridor.

The facility includes two dormitories, each with a capacity of 30 beds, as well as a kitchen, refectory, toilets, and an administrative block, making it fully operational.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Commander of the 3rd Rapid Intervention Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Toupo Djeukam Dieudonné, said the Batibo camp is the sixth BIR installation in the North West Region, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen security across the region.

The General Coordinator of the BIR, Brigadier General Péléné François, called for collaboration between the population and security forces, stressing that cooperation remains key to the success of the mission.

On his part, the Divisional Officer for Batibo, Emile Eselakwe, described the camp as strategic, noting that it will boost the morale of troops and improve security along the highway, where cases of harassment have been reported.

The Mayor of Batibo, Kennedy Acha, also welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that the camp will enhance security in Batibo and neighboring areas such as Widikum, as well as across Momo Division. He added that the camp’s elevated position offers a clear advantage for monitoring the surroundings.

Authorities used the occasion to once again call on armed groups to lay down their weapons and take advantage of the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programme, reminding them that they remain part of the same community.

Similar BIR camps are expected to be constructed in Ndu, Nkambe, and Ndop as efforts continue to stabilize the region.

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