Hostage of Armed Conflict: Fifteen Days Captivity of a High Court Judge in Cameroon: One judge’s story of resilience and hope Paperback – November 6, 2025

This book is Judge Mukete Tahle Itoe’s gripping memoir of survival during Cameroon’s separatist conflict. In August 2018, while traveling from Bamenda to Wum, armed separatist fighters abducted him, thrusting him into a harrowing fifteen-day ordeal that tested his resilience, faith, and humanity. This firsthand account takes readers from the solemn dignity of the courtroom to the harsh confines of captivity. With honesty and courage, Judge Mukete recounts the terror of his abduction, the difficult days of imprisonment, and the inner struggle to preserve hope and sanity. While deeply personal, the narrative echoes the silent suffering of countless others affected by the ongoing conflict in Cameroon. Some names and details are adapted or withheld for safety, but the essence remains an authentic testimony of endurance, resilience, and faith. Beyond his individual story, the book reflects on the fragility of justice and security in a divided nation, acknowledges the tireless efforts of family, colleagues, and officials who secured his release, and considers the long process of healing that followed. Read more