Ten-year-old girl fatally stabbed in Yaoundé’s Anguissa district

Tragedy in Anguissa: young girl loses life in violent attack

The neighborhood of Anguissa, located in the fourth district of Yaoundé, was plunged into mourning following a horrific incident during the night of Saturday, June 27, to Sunday, June 28, 2026. A ten-year-old girl was the victim of a fatal stabbing that has left the local community in a state of deep shock and consternation.

The victim, identified as Sylvana, was brutally attacked while her parents were away from the home. The perpetrator, a 22-year-old woman, allegedly inflicted multiple knife wounds on the child, leading to her untimely death. In a chilling statement regarding her motives, the suspect claimed that her actions were dictated by the Holy Spirit.

Following the discovery of the crime, authorities launched an immediate search for the individual responsible. The 22-year-old was eventually located and apprehended on Sunday, June 28, at a place of worship. She is currently in police custody as law enforcement officials conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event and bring justice for young Sylvana.