Cameroon’s opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, claimed that soldiers loyal to him escorted him to a secure location for his protection, potentially signaling a split within the country’s security forces following a disputed presidential election.
Tchiroma had been hiding in his house in Garoua since the October 12 election, in which he declared victory.
The country’s Constitutional Council declared incumbent President Paul Biya, 92, the winner, sparking violent protests that left at least 23 people dead and over 500 detained.
Tchiroma called for a three-day national lockdown starting Monday, urging supporters to suspend activities and stay home to show disagreement with the election results.
