In Yaoundé, Cameroon, a reconstitution of facts took place on Monday, April 25, 2022, in the murder case of Marcel Parfait Ngono, a 30-year-old electrician. Ngono's lifeless body was found near his home in Elig-Edzoa on February 14-15. The main suspect, Roger A., was apprehended three months after the crime, in the city of Pouss, in the Far North region. The reconstitution of facts was carried out at the scene of the crime, Safca in Elig-Edzoa, under the supervision of Luc Ndi Ndi, prosecutor at the Mfoundi High Court.
The reconstitution of facts was attended by a large crowd of onlookers who expressed their anger and demand for justice. The suspect, Roger A., re-enacted the crime that led to Ngono's death. According to Thierry Medou, Yaoundé's first police commissioner, Roger A. is a neighbor of the victim and had gone into hiding after the crime, throwing away his phone to erase his tracks. The police worked with local populations to track him down.
The crime scene reenactment was a crucial step in the investigation, allowing authorities to gather more information and confirm the suspect's guilt. The prosecutor, Luc Ndi Ndi, was present to oversee the process. The police commissioner stated that Roger A. confessed to the crime after being apprehended. The reconstitution of facts was a significant development in the case, bringing some closure to the victim's family.
The local population was outraged by the crime and demanded justice. They chanted slogans such as "Assassin," "Justice be done," and "You will pay." The police presence prevented a lynch mob from forming. The victim's family and friends were present during the reconstitution, seeking closure and justice.
The investigation was led by the central police station No. 1, in collaboration with local populations. The police used various strategies to track down the suspect, who was eventually caught in the Far North region. The reconstitution of facts was a significant milestone in the case, bringing the community one step closer to justice.
The case has garnered significant attention in Yaoundé, with many residents expressing concern about the rising crime rate. The police have been praised for their efforts in apprehending the suspect. The reconstitution of facts was a demonstration of the authorities' commitment to solving the case and ensuring justice is served.
The suspect, Roger A., is currently in custody, and the case is expected to proceed to trial. The reconstitution of facts has provided valuable evidence, which will likely be used during the trial. The victim's family has expressed gratitude to the police for their efforts in bringing the suspect to justice.
Key points
- Police apprehended suspect Roger A. in the Far North region three months after the crime.
- Reconstitution of facts took place at the scene of the crime, Safca in Elig-Edzoa.
- Local population demanded justice during the reconstitution, chanting slogans against the suspect.
