On 16 March 2025, overnight, Boko Haram militants killed 1 civilian from Limani in the Waraga neighborhood of Amchide (Kolofata, Mayo-Sava, Extreme-Nord). The victim was returning home from watching a football match.

Cameroon Far North Region Boko Haram Attack Briefing

1. Summary

On the night of March 16, 2025, Boko Haram militants killed one civilian in an attack in Amchide, Kolofata area of Cameroon's Far North Region. This incident is assessed as a high-risk event demonstrating continued terrorist activity in the Chad border region.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agriculture sector: The Far North Region is a major cotton and grain production area in Cameroon, with ongoing security instability potentially disrupting agricultural activities and harvest season logistics
• Cross-border trade: Amchide is located near a major border crossing with Chad, with negative impacts expected on bilateral trade activities and logistics flows
• Transportation infrastructure: Increased security concerns for the regional road network, leading to rising overland transport costs and need for alternate routes
• Regional markets: Weakening local commercial activity and supply-chain instability for essential goods increasing inflationary pressures

3. Watch points

• Whether the Cameroon government implements enhanced security measures and expands military operations in the Far North Region
• Signs of additional Boko Haram activity in the Chad border region and changes in frequency of attacks targeting civilians
• Possibility of farmers resuming cultivation activities during the regional agricultural season (March-May) and impact on production levels