Cameroon Telecommunications faced its third infrastructure attack within one month when vandals struck company facilities in Mfou on July 14, 2025. The telecommunications provider reported that perpetrators destroyed critical equipment and severed optical fiber cables at the Mefou and Afamba Division location in the Centre Region. Previous incidents occurred on June 25 and July 10, establishing a pattern of systematic sabotage against the national carrier. Service disruptions affected all subscribers throughout the targeted area following the latest assault. CAMTEL characterized the attack as part of escalating infrastructure threats across the region.
The telecommunications company formally condemned the vandalism and submitted reports to relevant authorities for investigation. Officials emphasized their commitment to identifying suspects and pursuing prosecution through appropriate legal channels. Technical repair crews mobilized immediately to address the damage and restore connectivity to affected customers. The company deployed additional resources to strengthen network resilience against future attacks. CAMTEL issued public apologies to subscribers experiencing service interruptions during the restoration process.
Company leadership stressed that telecommunications infrastructure represents a strategic national asset supporting economic development and institutional operations. The provider called upon citizens to recognize network protection as a collective responsibility requiring community engagement. CAMTEL reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining service quality and infrastructure security across Cameroon. The company pledged continued investment in network reliability despite recurring vandalism challenges. Officials emphasized that protecting telecommunications systems serves broader national interests beyond individual subscriber needs.
The telecommunications company formally condemned the vandalism and submitted reports to relevant authorities for investigation. Officials emphasized their commitment to identifying suspects and pursuing prosecution through appropriate legal channels. Technical repair crews mobilized immediately to address the damage and restore connectivity to affected customers. The company deployed additional resources to strengthen network resilience against future attacks. CAMTEL issued public apologies to subscribers experiencing service interruptions during the restoration process.
Company leadership stressed that telecommunications infrastructure represents a strategic national asset supporting economic development and institutional operations. The provider called upon citizens to recognize network protection as a collective responsibility requiring community engagement. CAMTEL reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining service quality and infrastructure security across Cameroon. The company pledged continued investment in network reliability despite recurring vandalism challenges. Officials emphasized that protecting telecommunications systems serves broader national interests beyond individual subscriber needs.
