Separatist-imposed lockdown forces many to flee Fako

By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi in Buea Many people have fled Fako Division, South West Region after separatists called for a 10-day lockdown to frustrate the Limbe Festival of Arts and Culture. Hundreds of inhabitants were seen Wednesday night taking last buses out of the town of Buea to neighbouring Douala and even to the capital, Yaoundé. Prior to the lockdown, voice messages were released by separatist fighters asking that activities be grounded during the said lockdown; no movement of taxis, closure of business premises, and schools and for the population to remain in doors. Buea inhabitants fleeing from the unknown…