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Scars of memory:Meeting Lake Nyos disaster survivors, 40 years after

By Nchendzengang Tatah This is August 21, 1986, after a busy market day in the Nyos Valley of Menchum Division, North West region. The green virgin landscape is still, as usual, with families dining, heading to bed, or counting their days’ fortunes. Amongst them is Suleman Abuobakar, who will…

First published: 21 Aug 2026, 08:04 · 1 headlines

Places :North West, Menchum

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  1. Scars of memory:Meeting Lake Nyos disaster survivors, 40 years after

    By Nchendzengang Tatah This is August 21, 1986, after a busy market day in the Nyos Valley of Menchum Division, North West region. The green virgin landscape is still, as usual, with families dining, heading to bed, or counting their days’ fortunes. Amongst them is Suleman Abuobakar, who will…

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