Chembou Zambou Guy Merlin : Security Strategist

He is versed with the security tactics, military intelligence and warfare. Now a Brigadier General, Chembou Zambou Guy Merlin was before his appointment, Commander of Sector 1 of the Multinational Mixed Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission a position he occupied since May 6, 2025. The native of the Menoua Division in the West Region is 51 years old, married and a father of four children. Other positions occupied by senior military officer include Chief of Staff of the Inter-Armies Military Region No. 5 in Bamenda (North-West Region), from September 2022 to May 2025 where he was responsible for the preparation of operation orders and administrative documents. Between December 2020 and September 2022, he was Commander of the 1st Rapid Intervention Battalion in Maroua (Far North Region) and worked principally on the fight against rural and cross-border banditry (highway robbery, kidnappers), the fight against dormant cells of the Boko Haram sect in the eastern part of the Far North (not covered by operation ALPHA) and logistical support of operation Alpha against Boko Haram. He has also been Commander of the 4th Rapid Intervention Battalion in Garoua (North Region) and was specialised in the Fight a...