Cameroon: Human Skulls in Tsinga - Horror in the Church
3 June 2026
By Toto Jacques
On 25 May 2026, the gendarmerie brigade of Soa arrested two young men aged 21 and 26 in an EPC church in Tsinga village (Yaoundé) in possession of four human skulls, a macabre discovery that raises questions about the origin of the bones and the practices carried out within the place of worship.
A church. Prayers. And, somewhere inside, skulls.
The contrast is striking. The locality of Tsinga village, on the outskirts of Yaoundé, is not accustomed to media coverage. Until the gendarmerie struck.
On 25 May 2026, the soldiers of the Soa brigade entered the EPC (Presbyterian Evangelical Church of Cameroon) led by Pastor Leimegne Roger. They were not looking for souls to save. They were tracking bones.
Result: four human skulls seized. Two suspects arrested: Dongmo Voufo Jinail, 26, and Kesseng à Dong Emma Basil, 21.
For now, no one says where these remains come from, nor why they were in a church. But the darkest hypotheses are beginning to circulate.
A macabre flagrant offence
It all began on 25 May 2026. The gendarmerie brigade of Soa, a few kilometres from Yaoundé, received information it could not ignore. Sources not specified in the investigation reported suspicious activity in an EPC church in the Tsinga village neighbourhood.
The soldiers went to the scene. There they found Dongmo Voufo Jinail (26) and Kesseng à Dong Emma Basil (21). The two men were in possession of human remains, including four complete skulls.
The remains were seized. The suspects taken into custody. The church, led by Pastor Leimegne Roger, became a crime scene.
What is known about the suspects?
The two arrested are young: 21 and 26 years old. Their exact identities have not been officially released. No known criminal record at this stage.
Their connection to the church is unclear: were they members of the congregation? Employees? Or simply there to drop off the skulls?
The gendarmerie is conducting a "thorough investigation" to determine the origin of the remains and the circumstances of their possession.
The EPC church of Tsinga: an ordinary place of worship?
The EPC is an established Christian denomination, generally peaceful. Nothing predestined this parish of Tsinga village to make headlines.
But the presence of human skulls in a church raises a troubling question: was it a storage site? A place for ritual practices? Simply a criminal hiding spot?
Pastor Leimegne Roger has not yet made a public statement. Investigators are trying to determine whether he was aware or complicit.
The hypotheses
In the absence of official information, several lines are being considered by observers:
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Trafficking of bones: Human skulls are unfortunately sought after for occult practices (witchcraft, charms, "magic") in some regions of Africa. A black market exists, supplied by grave robbers or accomplices in morgues.
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Deviant religious rituals: Some sects or parallel churches use bones in ceremonies. Since the EPC is a historical church, this line seems less likely, but it is not entirely ruled out.
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Deposit of evidence from a crime: The skulls could come from murdered individuals. Their presence in the church could be a way to hide them pending disposal.
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Illicit anthropological or medical uses: Students or researchers might obtain bones without authorization.
For now, nothing is confirmed. The gendarmerie remains silent on the progress of forensic analyses.
Local reactions and emotion
The Tsinga village neighbourhood is in shock. Neighbours describe a quiet church, discreet pastors. No one imagined such a discovery.
"We saw people coming and going. Nothing suspicious. But the skulls... it's scary. We wonder if people are missing from the neighbourhood." Anonymous witness, Tsinga resident (statements collected by local correspondent, unverified).
On social media, the case is igniting comments. Some call for a "witch hunt," others demand transparency from the judiciary.
What are the penalties for desecration of a burial and possession of bones?
The Cameroonian penal code severely punishes offences against the dead. Desecration of a burial, theft of bones, or their possession without authorisation are offences (articles 242 and following) punishable by 5 to 10 years' imprisonment, or more if the bones are linked to a murder.
If the skulls come from homicide victims, the suspects could be prosecuted for complicity or concealment of a corpse.
What now?
The two suspects are still in custody. The Yaoundé public prosecutor's office should open a judicial investigation in the coming days. Forensic experts will examine the skulls to determine:
- Their approximate age (freshness or antiquity of the remains)
- The sex of the deceased
- Any traces of trauma (evidence of murder)
- Whether the bones come from graves or another place.
Pastor Leimegne Roger will be heard. The church could be sealed.
Read the original article on Camer.be.
