The Head of State His Excellency Paul BIYA received the group of Chinese and Cameroonians who were recently released after being taken hostages from Waza and Fotokol by terrorist insurgents. During the brief but touching ceremony at unity Palace on Monday 13 October 2014, President Paul BIYA vowed to fight against the terrorist group Boko Haram until it is totally eradicated.

The ten Chinese hostages and several Cameroon men, women and children kidnapped from Fotokol, amongst whom was Madam Ali and the Lamido of Fotokol, filed into Unity Palace at mid-day to meet with the Head of State. President Paul BIYA greeted all the former hostages and the Chinese officials who were accompanying them.

The President of the Republic then made his remarks on the occasion, thanking the hostages for their patience and confidence while they were in captivity. He lauded China – Cameroon cooperation and assured our partners that the government of Cameroon will continue the fight so as to guarantee the peace and stability of the country.

The Chinese Ambassador to Cameroon took the floor to thank the Presidents of China and Cameroon for their tireless efforts which have ended with the liberation of the hostages.

The Vice Prime Minister AHMADOU ALI, the Secretary General at the Presidency of the Republic Ferdinand NGOH NGOH and the Assistant Director of the Civil Cabinet Joseph LE, were present at the ceremony.