Issa Tchiroma appeals for global support against terrorism

Cameroon’s communications minister said his country needs the support of the international community to combat the growing threat posed by the Islamist insurgency Boko Haram.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary said his government welcomes Chad’s decision to send troops to Cameroon to help in the fight against the Islamist insurgency. He said others, particularly Western countries, would deliver previous pledges of support soon.

Tchiroma Bakary’s comments came as his government announced Sunday that Boko Haram militants had kidnapped as many as 60 people in a cross-border raid from Nigeria.

He said several people who tried to stop the militants were killed and dozens of homes were burned.