A violent attack was carried out by Biafra separatist groups on Cameroon’s Rapid d’Intervention Battalions (BIR) in the Bakassi Peninsula on Friday, March 14, 2025. The assault, led by the Black Marine and Dragon Fighter Marine factions of the Biafra Nations League (BnL), reportedly killed five Cameroonian soldiers and neutralized two warships.
According to sources close to the groups, the attack began at around 6:00 am on Thursday, with explosives launched at the Cameroonian forces. This marks a resurgence of violence by the Biafra separatist groups, which had been relatively inactive following the arrest of Simon Ekpa. Insiders cited a lack of funds as a reason for the group’s previous inactivity.
Reacting to the attack, a source revealed that the warships have been withdrawn, and the situation remains tense. BnL leader, Princewill Chimezie Richards, issued a statement, saying, “Biafra has come to stay in Bakassi, and not even Cameroon can stop us.”
The attack highlights the ongoing tensions between Cameroonian forces and Biafra separatist groups in the Bakassi Peninsula. The region has been a point of contention between Cameroon and Nigeria, with Biafra separatist groups seeking independence.
*Attack Details:*
– _Location:_ Bakassi Peninsula
– _Date:_ Friday, March 14, 2025
– _Groups Involved:_ Black Marine and Dragon Fighter Marine factions of the Biafra Nations League (BnL)
– _Casualties:_ 5 Cameroonian soldiers killed, 2 warships neutralized