Cameroon Teacher Dismissed After Trivialising Comments on 11-Year-Old’s Rape and Murder

A teacher in Cameroon has been relieved of his duties after sparking outrage with insensitive remarks about the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. The victim, Mbarga Divine, was allegedly raped and killed by the father of her classmate. The suspect is a married man with three children, now facing charges. On social media, the educator questioned why the girl was visiting the man’s home. Many saw this as trivialising a tragic crime and demanded accountability. In an official statement, the school cited gross misconduct and said his comments violated its ethical standards. The teacher denies posting the message, claiming his account was hacked.

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