2024-07-16 08:03:29
A woman, presumed leader of a gang of criminals, was arrested with her accomplices for a robbery of unheard-of audacity. This story, worthy of a movie script, highlights the worrying evolution of crime in the Western region.
The ” Black Widow » from Bafoussam: an extraordinary criminal
Pauline Kenfack, originally from Ménoua, is not an ordinary thief. Presented as the leader of a fearsome gang, she embodies a new figure in organized crime in Cameroon. Her modus operandi, mixing cunning and violence, demonstrates an alarming sophistication of local criminal networks.
A set-up with surgical precision
The theft of 8.5 million FCFA from Dame Madeleine Kom was not a simple news item. The victim was targeted, followed from Bafang, and trapped in a meticulously prepared ambush. This meticulous planning raises questions about the real extent of the gang’s activities.
Law enforcement: between efficiency and luck
If the intervention of the gendarmes of Commander Daniel Mebouem allowed the victim to be saved and the criminals to be arrested, one may wonder: is this a real efficiency of the police or a simple stroke of luck? Is the security of citizens in Bafoussam based on solid foundations?
This case is much more than just a news item. It reveals the profound changes in crime in western Cameroon. The emergence of women at the head of organized gangs is challenging stereotypes and posing new challenges to law enforcement.
Pauline Kenfack’s case also raises societal questions. How does a woman come to lead a gang of thugs in a traditionally patriarchal society? Is this phenomenon a symptom of a broader evolution in the place of women in Cameroonian society?
This case could well be the tip of the iceberg. How many other similar gangs are operating in the shadows in Bafoussam and the rest of the country? Do the authorities have the means to deal with this new form of crime?