Cameroon military court continues Martinez Zogo murder trial amid missing iPhone evidence

The military tribunal in Yaoundé is hearing the murder trial of journalist Martinez Zogo. Colonel Jean‑Pierre Otolou testified that the two accused discussed a missing iPhone 12, which was later found at a repair shop in the Biyem‑Assi district but was never handed to investigators. Family lawyer Calvin Job accused the government commissioner of sabotaging the investigation by deeming the phone unnecessary, calling the omission a serious breach.

The trial, part of a broader scrutiny of Cameroon’s security forces, follows recent presidential decrees promoting several officers and has drawn attention to the country’s handling of high‑profile cases. Parallel reports note a cholera surge in the Extreme North and ongoing political maneuvering ahead of upcoming elections, underscoring the tense domestic environment.