A gendarme in Maroua, Cameroon, was brutally stabbed 24 times during the night of June 18-19, 2026. The attack occurred around 8:00 PM local time, though further details regarding the circumstances remain limited. Authorities have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with the assault. These individuals have been formally charged and are currently facing judicial proceedings in Maroua. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the violent attack and to gather further evidence. The identity of the gendarme and the suspects has not been publicly released. This incident has prompted a heightened security presence in the Maroua region.