Although negotiations had led to his release after he was kidnapped, two days ago, reports say his kidnappers are yet to hand over his car to him.

He was kidnapped for the third time on Wednesday, as he returned from a medical checkup, at the Shisong Catholic Hospital. Sources say these armed separatists or Amba boys like they are often called, accused the traditional ruler of cooking up plans against them.

Shufai Ndzendzev, second in command in Nso Fondom, was kidnapped for the first time, along with the Fon of Nso,HRH Sehm Mbinglo III, in December 2018.

This action was considered by many denizens as a taboo in the land, that young men kidnap traditional authorities of the Nso dynasty, something which has never happened before, due to the respect the people of Nso have for the throne. The Fon was later evacuated through an helicopter from Kumbo to Yaoundé, but Shufai Ndzendzev and others were left behind.

In an attempt to go down to Bamenda for a visit, Shufai Ndzendzev was again picked up by Amba boys in Wainamah, Jakiri subdivision, where he was asked to return to Kumbo or face the consequences.

The news of his third kidnapping has left many wondering, why Amba boys continue to target him. Sources revealed the of the kidnapping of these traditional authorities in Nso, was linked to rumours that they were planning to cleanse the land, against atrocities perpetrated by both military and armed separatists.

Some people opine that the fear of a cleaning process of the land by these leaders, frightens said Amba boys, who are doing everything to prevent the act. The customs and traditions of Nso, was one amongst the few being respected by its subjects, but recent happenings have pushed many to doubt some cultural beliefs and the powers of traditional institutions, in the land.