Women in Tombel, in Cameroon’s Southwest Region, have taken to the streets to denounce the growing use of hard drugs in the community.
The women visited several administrative offices, including the Tombel main police station, where they called on authorities to take stronger action against drug dealers and users.
According to the women, drug abuse is destroying young people and creating serious problems in homes and society.
“Our children now stand up to us when we are talking,” one of the women said. “They have become a nuisance in society.”
The protesters urged the police and gendarmerie to intervene more firmly, claiming that some people caught using or selling drugs are often released after allegedly bribing their way out.
They said the situation has become worrying and called on local authorities to protect families, restore discipline among young people, and stop the spread of hard drugs in Tombel.
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