Cameroon’s president condemns school mass shooting

Cameroon’s president Paul Biya has condemned the killing of seven children in mass shooting at a private school in a restive area of the Anglophone regions.

The president termed Saturday’s shooting as a barbaric and cowardly crime against innocent children

He said he had instructed security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of these despicable acts are apprehended by the defence and security forces and brought to justice

However, the president tweeted his condolences to the bereaved families

The UN secretary-general, António Guterres, has also urged the authorities to investigate the attack and ensure those responsible are held accountable.

He called on all armed actors to refrain from attacks against civilians and to respect international humanitarian and international human rights law.