28.1 C
Accra
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Independent AfricaDead body of a fugitive outspoken Cameroonian journalist found dead

Date:

Dead body of a fugitive outspoken Cameroonian journalist found dead

An outspoken radio journalist from Cameroon has been found dead, after going missing on Tuesday in what is believed to be an abduction

Martinez Zogo was director of the privately-owned Amplitude FM and hosted a popular radio show called “Embouteillage” or traffic jam.

He had recently talked on air about an alleged embezzlement case involving a wealthy businessmen and top officials.

A spokesperson from Amplitude FM said that, along with Mr Zogo’s wife, they had identified the body of the radio presenter, which was found dumped on bare ground outside the capital, Yaoundé.

A media rights group said that police heard a loud noise outside their station on Tuesday night and discovered Mr Zogo’s badly-damaged car.

A black vehicle was seen driving away from the scene.

Source: BBC

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

Govt uncaps GETFund, NHIL, Road Fund to increase investment in health, educational, road sectors

The Mahama-led government has removed expenditure restrictions on the...

Supreme Court to rule on High Court’s contempt decision against Akwatia MP today

The Supreme Court will deliver its decision today, Wednesday,...

NPP MPs are jokers – Bridget Otoo

Outspoken media personality Bridget Otoo has taken a swipe...

Bill to abolish E-Levy, betting tax to be presented in Parliament today

The bill seeking to eliminate several taxes, including the...

We will fix the economy with discipline, transparency – Finance Minister

Ghana’s economic recovery will demand sacrifices, discipline, and honesty...

Cocoa production has dropped by 50 percent in the last 3 years – Finance Minister

Ghana’s cocoa industry has experienced a sharp decline, with...

Related stories

Fishermen discover human remains while pulling in their catch

Fishermen off the coast of Boston made a grim...

UK Conservatives push for increased salary requirements on work visas

The Conservative Party has announced plans to push for...

Gaza’s food crisis worsens as Israel shuts supply routes

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as soaring...

Four independent candidates, including Nguema, to contest Gabon’s presidency

Gabon’s interim president, Brice Oligui Nguema, will compete against...

Mark Carney becomes Canada’s next PM, vows to win trade war against US

Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s next Prime...

President Embalo declares candidacy for second term

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau has announced his...

US, Israel oppose UN-endorsed Arab intentions to rebuild Gaza

The Arab League has officially endorsed a plan, led...