An army sergeant in Bertoua resigns in front of his superiors

According to the duty officer, Chief Warrant Officer Ngok, who recounted the scene in a video: “Sergeant Zanguele, after been ordered off duty, refused to resume his duties and on the captain’s instructions, handed over his weapon“, the video reveals. According to the circulating footage a young man probably in his thirties can be seen undressing after surrendering his weapon at the flagpole. According to an army officer contacted by MMI Mefo, described the act as unacceptable. “The question is what would have led to this appalling situation? The sergeant took it upon himself to lay down his weapon, his uniform, and other military effects in front of the troops. Unfortunately… I believe the first step, should be to launch a wider investigation in order to clear up any ambiguity and above all to establish who is responsible for this immoral behaviour, which should be given special attention by the very highest hierarchy”, he told MMI.

For this officer, who requested anonymity, “these images are an affront to the honour, ethics and deontology of the armed forces and defence. However, we are not going to reject the soldier. He is a responsible, very charismatic, intelligent and professional non-commissioned officer who, instead of stirring up trouble within his unit in Bertoua by committing acts of violence probably linked to work pressure, decided to peacefully lay down his military gear at the flagpole during a rally ordered by his superiors“. The officer stressed that an investigation will be opened to determine the reasons of his withdrawal so that accountability can be shared appropriately.