Cameroon arrests suspected suicide bombers

Cameroon has arrested two suspected female bombers in its northern region, which borders Nigeria.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, spokesman for the government, said the suspects who had explosive devices in their luggage, were arrested at refugee camp.

He said they are currently being questioned by security agents.

The camp hosts Nigerians who have fled the six-year insurgency waged by Boko Haram insurgents back home.

On Tuesday, Midjiyawa Bakary, governor of the northern region, claimed that some Cameroonians were hiding Boko Haram insurgents.

“In different villages, there is a certain population of foreigners and they are hiding behind some Cameroonians who are hiding Boko Haram suspects,” he had said.

In the last four days, Cameroon has deported nearly 5, 000 Nigerians in what it describes as a move to check activities of insurgents who have been targeting the country in recent times.