Cameroon’s security forces have been placed on high alert following the circulation of an internal communication from the Delegate General for National Security (DGSN), instructing regional police commands to take immediate preventive measures against possible unrest after the recent presidential election.
The directive, dated October 22, 2025, and transmitted through the Acting Regional Delegate for National Security in the South-West Region, calls for reinforced collaboration between police units, administrative authorities, and other defence and security forces.
The order emphasizes the urgency of preventing any attempt to destabilize the country during the sensitive post-election period.
According to the content of the document signed by Martin Mbarga Nguele, the Delegate General for National Security, credible intelligence reportedly indicates that Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a presidential candidate in the October 12 election, allegedly contacted certain members of the military through a specific telephone number to solicit their participation in demonstrations following the proclamation of election results.
The alleged objective, as detailed in the internal note, was to organize coordinated disruptions along major transport corridors, particularly the Bafoussam–Douala and Yaoundé–Douala highways, which serve as key economic lifelines connecting the western and central regions of the country.
In light of these claims, police commanders across the regions were instructed to educate personnel under their authority, enhance security patrols on all major roads, and reinforce mixed checkpoints at the entrances and exits of major towns. The directive further instructs them to report promptly on all actions taken, stressing that both urgency and importance are “highly signalled.”
While the DGSN’s message remains an internal communication, its contents have prompted considerable attention within security circles. The mention of a possible plan involving military personnel has fueled discussions about the country’s fragile political climate in the days following the election. The DGSN has not publicly commented on the report, and efforts to reach Mr. Issa Tchiroma Bakary or his representatives for clarification have been unsuccessful so far.
The October 12 presidential election, which proceeded under tight security, has left the nation waiting anxiously for the official proclamation of results. Amid speculation and growing political tension, the latest security directive appears aimed at ensuring calm and discouraging any attempts to incite unrest or disrupt public order.
As Cameroon navigates this crucial post-election moment, authorities continue to reiterate their commitment to maintaining peace, safeguarding national unity, and protecting citizens and property against any acts that could undermine stability.
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