On 18 March 2025, Boko Haram militants ambushed and clashed with vigilante members (coded as Blablim communal militia) guarding a broken-down truck at Tagawa (Mora, Mayo-Sava, Extreme-Nord). 2 vigilantes aged 25 and 35 were killed, and 2 women civilians injured in their homes by stray bullets. Military forces from the Rapid Intervention intervened and transported the injured women to the hospital.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Armed Conflict in Northern Cameroon

1. Summary

On March 18, 2025, Boko Haram militants launched a surprise attack on local militia forces in Cameroon's Far North region, resulting in 2 deaths and 2 civilian injuries. The incident occurred while guarding a broken-down truck, and Cameroonian government forces intervened to transport the wounded to hospital. This represents a high-risk incident demonstrating ongoing security instability in the region.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Land transport disruption: Road transport in the Far North Mayo-Sava region temporarily blocked, potentially disrupting distribution of agricultural products and essential goods
• Agricultural production risk: Agricultural activities in the Far North region, a major cotton and grain producing area of Cameroon, face constraints due to security threats
• Cross-border trade impact: Commercial activities and logistics movement near the Chad-Cameroon border may be delayed or require alternative routes due to security concerns
• Regional infrastructure vulnerability: Security risk exposure during transport vehicle breakdowns expected to intensify logistics companies' avoidance of operations in the region

3. Watch points

• Security situation deterioration: Monitor for additional attacks in the Far North region and government military response strengthening measures over the next 2 weeks
• Transport route changes: Need to confirm whether major logistics companies adopt alternative routes for the region and whether transport costs increase