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The nation's Minister of the Interior the interior minister has stated that political opponent Issa Tchiroma Bakary will be prosecuted over allegations that he instigated "aggressive electoral rallies".

No fewer than 4 protesters have been killed during clashes between security forces and demonstrators since Cameroon's election on 12 October, with President Paul Biya, aged 92 winning an eighth term in office.

Tchiroma Bakary insists that he won the election, a assertion dismissed by Biya's ruling party, the CPDM.

Aggressive responses by security personnel on demonstrators have concerned the international community, with the United Nations, African Union and EU demanding restraint.

Minister's Claims

Earlier this week, Nji alleged the opposition figure of organising what he referred to as "illegal" protests causing the loss of lives, and also criticised him for declaring victory in the presidential race.

He noted that Tchiroma Bakary's "accomplices responsible for an subversive plot" will also undergo judicial processes.

Election Results

Cameroon's leader, who took control in the early 80s and is now the most elderly national leader, secured the October 12 presidential election with over half of the votes, compared to a significant minority for his opponent, according to the electoral authority.

Challenger's Position

Issa Tchiroma is remains silent to the authorities' move to try him, but he had before declared that he rejected a fraudulent outcome - and that he was undaunted of being detained.

Following the vote count, he reported that security forces shot on demonstrators assembled near his home in the city of Garoua, fatally wounding at least 2 civilians.

Investigation Launched

Recently, the government official announced that an investigation would be launched into unrest prior to and following the declaration of the election results.

"Throughout the violence, some of the individuals involved died," he commented, without giving a exact count of demonstrators who have been fatally injured in the clashes.

The minister noted that multiple personnel of the law enforcement also received major harm.

Ongoing Circumstances

While the interior minister asserted the condition nationwide was now stable, demonstrators continue to protest in certain regions of the nation, especially in Douala and Garoua, where protesters set up barricades on that day, and ignited tires on the thoroughfares.

Analysts alert that the political turmoil could lead the nation into a political crisis.