A storm of indignation has erupted within Cameroon’s legal community following the circulation of a disturbing video showing police officers subjecting a lawyer and several others, including women, to what has been described as “animalistic treatment.”

The Bar Council, led by President Mbah Eric Mbah, released a statement on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, expressing their profound dissatisfaction and condemnation of the incident. The video, which went viral on social media on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, depicts police officers engaging in violent, degrading, and inhumane acts against a lawyer and other individuals.

“In the morning of Saturday, March 1st, 2025, videos circulated virally on social media showing police officers committing acts of violence and other degrading and inhumane acts against a lawyer and other persons,” the statement read.

Adding fuel to the fire, the Bar Council revealed that another lawyer had been detained by law enforcement officers after denouncing violations of his clients’ rights. He was reportedly coerced into retracting his statements before being released.

The incidents have sparked outrage among lawyers and human rights advocates, who are calling for a thorough investigation and swift action against those responsible. The Bar Council’s statement underscores the growing tension between the legal profession and law enforcement agencies in Cameroon.

This latest incident raises serious concerns about the treatment of lawyers and the protection of human rights in the country. The viral video has ignited a public outcry, with many demanding accountability and justice.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Cameroon’s justice system and the ongoing struggle for human rights and the rule of law.