The operation was led by the Commander of the 22nd Light Intervention Unit of the 2nd BIR, who visited the Zamboï Command Post to evaluate the security situation and ensure surveillance measures were in place.
The Rapid Intervention Battalion has reinforced its presence along the Cameroon–Central African Republic border, following a mission on October 3, 2025, aimed at securing the Kadéi River area, a zone frequently threatened by cross-border incursions. The operation was led by the Commander of the 22nd Light Intervention Unit of the 2nd BIR, who visited the Zamboï Command Post to evaluate the security situation and ensure surveillance measures were in place.
The region has long faced challenges from armed groups, illegal trafficking networks, and persistent insecurity, making it a strategic concern for Cameroonian authorities. During the mission, the commander held consultations with traditional Baya and Boros authorities, local vigilance committees, and residents.
The discussions emphasized the importance of civil–military cooperation in countering cross-border threats. “Security is everyone’s responsibility. The BIR is here to protect, but the community plays a vital role in vigilance and information-sharing,” one local leader noted during the meeting. The 22nd Light Intervention Unit has been carrying out regular patrols, relying on its flexible territorial network and capacity for rapid intervention to maintain constant surveillance of the border.
This strategy is credited with curbing the activities of armed groups and ensuring the protection of Cameroon’s territorial integrity. The BIR’s approach, which integrates local populations into the security framework, is seen as key not only to stabilizing the frontier but also to fostering peace in an area historically exposed to volatility.
