A family dispute in Yaounde turned tragic on May 25 when a man burned his brother alive following an argument over their father's inheritance. The incident occurred in the Ngousso neighborhood, where the victim's simple request for his share of the inheritance escalated into an act of extreme violence.
Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect doused his brother in gasoline before setting him on fire. The victim, suffering from severe burns, was rushed to the Yaounde fire department hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Law enforcement quickly apprehended the alleged perpetrator.
The case took an unexpected turn when the brothers' mother arrived at the police station. According to multiple sources, she allegedly offered authorities 1 million FCFA in exchange for the release of her son, the alleged aggressor. This action sparked outrage among local residents, who were already shocked by the violence of the act.
According to neighbor testimonies, family tensions had been palpable for months. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of this family tragedy. This tragic event highlights, once again, the devastating consequences of inheritance-related conflicts and the need to find peaceful solutions to these disputes.
