Several people are reported injured following a clash that occurred recently between fishermen in Maga, Mayo Danay division in the Far North Region.
According to media reports, over 200 persons armed with arrows and other bladed weapons from the Kaikai locality attacked the fishermen of Maga.
They accused them of using unconventional fishing methods, including prohibited gears to catch large quantities of fish.
The attack led to significant material damage including fishing equipment. At press time, administrative and traditional authorities of the concerned localities are yet to make any official statement.
Cameroon has over the past years recorded many other clashes between farmers and fishermen.
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