Buea: Sally Ndape, widely accused online of cyberbullying and harassment, is currently in detention at the South West Gendarmerie Headquarters in Buea following a series of allegations ranging from fraud and impersonation to defamation and threats. She was taken into custody on Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, after multiple complaints were filed against her by several Cameroonians. At least seven individuals petitioned the Buea Gendarmerie Legion, demanding legal action. According to Cameroon News Agency, investigators say Ndape had been summoned on three separate occasions to respond to the allegations but failed to appear. On two occasions, she reportedly claimed to be in the Far North Region, while her social media activity suggested she was in Wotutu village. Her failure to respond prompted the Gendarmerie to escalate the matter and seek authorization for her arrest, which was eventually granted after intervention from higher authorities. However, Ndape has offered a different account of events. Speak ing to a CNA reporter, she denied being arrested, insisting instead that she voluntarily went to the Gendarmerie station after being informed of the situation. She stated that she had never received any formal summons and only became aware of the case through a contact at the State Counsel's office. According to her, the Legion had presented a summons and was pushing for an arrest warrant. She explained that she was advised to report in person to clarify the matter. 'I was told to come and clear my name,' she said, adding that upon arrival, she was instead detained. The case has drawn attention due to the profile of some of the complainants. Among them is Barrister Edward Ewule Lyonga, Vice President of the General Assembly of the Cameroon Bar, who confirmed that both the Bar and he personally have filed complaints. 'The Cameroon Bar made a complaint against her for insulting me in my capacity as Vice President,' Barrister Ewule said in a telephone interview. 'I also filed a personal complaint for defamation , false news, threats and cyber criminality.' He added that several other individuals have also submitted complaints. 'About five other persons have filed complaints against her. By posting my images in my lawyer's attire, she has insulted not only me but the entire Bar. This is a serious matter. She will be presented before the prosecutor next week because it is a criminal case. I am seeking justice and also asking the court to order Facebook to take down her page.' Barrister Ewule, one of the complainants, mentioned that he was cited in several write-ups from Ndape Sally. He claims he has never been Ndape Sally's lawyer nor has he ever shared any of her private information with bloggers. Sally's outburst came as a shock and in the most demeaning ways. He believes in the Cameroon judiciary and feels an obligation to his clients, family, and supporters to ensure the law takes its course. Other complainants include a TikTok influencer known as Jesus Girl, who accuses Ndape of extorting money from her and la ter subjecting her to sustained online harassment. A civil society activist also alleges that Ndape defamed her and made threatening statements, including claims that she would have harmed her if she had access to a firearm. Investigators point to several social media posts attributed to Ndape in which she allegedly made statements interpreted as threats. These posts are now part of the material under review as authorities assess the weight of the allegations. Ndape, for her part, has previously accused some of her critics of misconduct. In a Facebook post dated March 18, she addressed Barrister Ewule Lyonga directly, expressing what she described as 'profound disappointment and disillusionment' over his actions. She accused him of compromising lawyer-client confidentiality by allegedly sharing her private documents and conversations with a TikTok user. 'Your actions constitute a blatant breach of confidentiality and an egregious violation of my privacy,' she wrote. She further questioned his professional r ecord and accused him of lacking the ethics and integrity expected of a legal practitioner. Ndape added that she would not tolerate such conduct and would take appropriate action to protect her reputation. Authorities say Ndape remains in detention as investigations continue. She is expected to be presented before the State Counsel in Buea next week. At that stage, formal charges will be established and the matter will proceed to court, where a decision will be made on whether she is remanded in custody or granted bail as the legal process unfolds.
