Dagobert Nwafo Sentenced to Death for Murder of 6-Year-Old

On March 18, 2026, the Tribunal de Grande Instance du Mfoundi sentenced Nwafo Dagobert to death by firing squad for the murder of six-year-old Ouandji Beao Mathys Nathanaël, known as 'BébéMathis'. The court found Nwafo guilty of premeditated murder, highlighting the brutal nature of the crime where the child was stabbed with a 42-centimeter knife. The verdict also included a compensation of 500 million FCFA to the victim's family. This case has reignited discussions on the application of the death penalty in Cameroon, where executions have been suspended since 1997.