Property destruction: On 18 March 2025, Boko Haram militants burnt several houses during a raid in Mavoumai (Mokolo, Mayo-Tsanaga, Extreme-Nord). They also looted household equipment.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Boko Haram Attack in Far North Cameroon

1) Summary On March 18, 2025, Boko Haram militants carried out an attack in Mabumai, Mokolo area of Mayo-Tsanaga division in Cameroon's Far North region, burning down multiple civilian houses and looting household goods. This case demonstrates the ongoing security instability in the Lake Chad Basin region and has been classified as a low-grade strategic event.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption: The Far North region is a major cotton, sorghum, and maize production area in Cameroon, with concerns of agricultural productivity decline if attacks on rural areas continue
• Cross-border logistics risks: Security deterioration in areas adjacent to Nigeria-Chad borders reduces safety of regional agricultural and essential goods trade routes
• Regional market accessibility: Mokolo is one of the central cities in the Far North region, with potential partial impact on regional market and distribution network accessibility
• Humanitarian logistics: Increased refugees and displaced persons may result in additional security costs for safe delivery of humanitarian aid supplies

3) Watch points

• Boko Haram activity frequency: Track occurrence of similar attacks within the Far North region and expansion of attack targets over the next 2-4 weeks
• Government security response: Monitor whether the Cameroon government strengthens military operations and possibility of implementing martial law or curfew measures in the region