In a mystical performance at the Mamfe ceremonial ground Thursday, the traditionalists said harm will follow anyone who supports the non-state armed groups in the area even with a glass of water or with information.

The population of Manyu Division are hopeful that the traditional rites at the Mamfe grandstand will cleanse the land of the atrocious activities of separatists who killed the Mayor of Mamfe, Ashu Pristly Ojong.

Former two-term mayor of Mamfe, Ayuk Takunchung John, said the rituals would allow for peace and tranquillity to return to Manyu. He explained that since God has been slow in answering their call, the last resort was to go the ways of their forefathers. Therefore, anyone whether home or abroad, who donates to the separatist fighters, in kind in terms of information and in cash would meet death, a predicament that will run through their maternal lineage.

“Anyone who supports Ambazonia fighters or gives them information to come and carry out atrocities, this juju will enter that person and kill them. These rites have been performed in Akwaya, Eyumojock, Upper-Bayang, and now Mamfe Central,” the former Mayor said shortly before the traditionalists performed the rites.

Ayuk Takunchung also encouraged those in the bushes to come out from their hiding places and they will be cleansed and reintegrated into society. The ceremony which brought together some chiefs and a few onlookers has turned most people into doubting Thomases as they hope to see the effectiveness of the rituals performed by “Monijom”, “ Mbiam” and “ Asonka Ijebu”.

Manyu became the center of the insurgency from where the separatists launched their first series of attacks on security forces in villages. In December 2017, separatists are known to have killed four gendarmes in Kembong, a village in Manyu Division. Matters have since worsened leading to the deaths of many as well as displacing the local population.