There are unconfirmed reports of a Cameroonian military aircraft that crash-landed near Atabong East in the Bakassi Peninsula during an alleged exchange of fire with armed groups active in the area.
Preliminary information from local sources suggests that several soldiers on board may have been killed.
One suspected fighter is believed to have sustained injuries.
Authorities in Cameroon have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, and the cause of the crash remains unclear.
Though, independent verification of the claims is still pending.
The Bakassi Peninsula, shared between Nigeria and Cameroon, has seen sporadic tensions involving security forces and separatist groups.
Analysts warn that misinformation and unverified reports can heighten regional instability.
