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The nation's Minister of the Interior Paul Atanga Nji has announced that political opponent Tchiroma Bakary will undergo legal proceedings over allegations that he instigated "aggressive electoral rallies".

A minimum of 4 demonstrators have been killed during skirmishes between police and military and protesters since the presidential election on October 12, with the 92-year-old head of state securing an eighth term in office.

The opposition leader insists that he was the true winner, a assertion dismissed by the incumbent party, the ruling CPDM.

Forceful measures by law enforcement on protesters have concerned the global community, with the United Nations, African Union and EU demanding moderation.

Official's Claims

Recently, the interior minister accused Tchiroma Bakary of organising what he described as "unlawful" protests causing the deaths, and also condemned him for claiming win in the election.

He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "accomplices responsible for an rebellious scheme" will also be prosecuted.

Election Results

The president, who took control in the early 80s and is now the oldest serving president, secured the October 12 vote with a majority of the vote, compared to a significant minority for the challenger, according to the constitutional court.

Opposition Response

The opposition figure is has not yet commented to the authorities' move to bring him to court, but he had before stated that he refused to acknowledge a rigged election - and that he was not afraid of being taken into custody.

Following the vote count, he claimed that armed men shot on demonstrators gathered near his home in the city of Garoua, killing at least two individuals.

Investigation Announced

Recently, the interior minister disclosed that an probe would be launched into violent incidents surrounding the publication of the election results.

"During these attacks, some of the individuals involved died," he said, without offering a exact count of protesters who have been lost their lives in the confrontations.

Nji further mentioned that a number of members of the police and military also suffered major harm.

Current Situation

Although the interior minister asserted the condition nationwide was now under control, protesters are still demonstrating in various areas of the country, especially in Douala and Garoua, where demonstrators set up roadblocks on Tuesday, and ignited rubber on the streets.

Observers alert that the post-electoral violence could push the country into a governmental instability.