Muslim veil banned in cameroon after series of Boko Haram attacks

The governor of far north region of Cameroon, Midjiyawa Bakari has banned the use of Burqa,a face covering apparel worn by muslim women. The Governor said the ban is as a result of last sunday's suicide attack carried out by two women wearing Burqa.

Announcing the decision yesterday july 15th said....

 Last month , Chad banned the use of veils throughout the country due to increased femail sucide bombing attack.

i took this measure because of the security situation prevailing in the region.no one suspected them and that is whywe have ordered the women to stop wearing veils and the police and military to arrest all women wearing veils, he said.