A family of seven French tourists were kidnapped from a national park in Cameroon. French military and intelligence officers have joined the search for them. It is believed that the family has been taken over the border into neighboring Nigeria. French officials have blamed the incident on Boko Haram, who has waged war on Nigeria and weakened its borders. However, others believe it may be related to France's military intervention in Mali. Those kidnapped include four children between ages 5-12, their parents, and their uncle.
This article shows the importance of border security. Not only can drugs and other items be smuggled, but people can be endangered. Hopefully this incident will make both Nigeria and Cameroon increase their border security.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/20/world/africa/cameroon-french-kidnapping/index.html?hpt=iaf_c2
Amaria Stern
ReplyDeleteThis should absolutely awaken Nigeria and Cameroon and any other major country with border issues to increase security.
I also agree this will for sure awake the border patrol and borders in general. They will have to search more when crossing and watch the news to see if any of these incidents happen again.
ReplyDeleteIt's everywhere where border control is lacking. I find it hard to be able to sneak a family of 7 AND the people sneaking them across the border without suspicion. That's just me :/
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