Gunmen Storm Cameroon School, Kill Several Children

• Gunmen stormed Mother Francisca International Bilingual Academy in Kumba, South West Cameroon
• At least 8 children died and 12 others were injured

Gunmen stormed Mother Francisca International Bilingual Academy in Kumba, South Africa West Cameroon, killing at least eight children and wounding a 12 more, according to the United Nations.

According to reports, the incident happened on Saturday afternoon.

The United Nations described the attack as “the worst atrocity” since the resumption of the school year earlier this month.

It is still not clear if the attack was linked to a continuing struggle clash between armed groups in the English speaking South West region seeking to break out of the government.

“At least eight children were killed as a result of gunshots and attack with machetes. Another twelve were wounded and taken to local hospitals,” the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement.

Some children were reportedly injured jumping from second -storey windows as the gunmen were dressed like civilians.

Videos circulating on social media filmed by local journalists appeared to show adults rushing from the school with children in their arms, surrounded by wailing onlookers.

Reuter new agency has verified one photo of the tragic incident, showing the inside of the classroom, with blood and slippers on the floor.

Local education official Ahhim Abanaw Obase, has confirmed six deaths of children aged between 12 and 14 year old and added that another eight had been taken to hospital.