Road Safety: Transport Officials Suspended After Viral Violence Video

On May 15, 2026, the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngalle Bibehe, in a prompt and decisive move issued a press statement in response to a viral video circulating on social media. The footage captured road safety operatives engaging in what the Minister characterized as "unacceptable acts of violence" against a road user. This public display of misconduct triggered an immediate administrative inquiry to establish facts and determine individual responsibilities. 

Systemic Failure
The investigations focused on the road safety team operating under the Divisional Delegation of Transport for Nyong and Mfoumou in the Centre Region. The inquiry revealed a shocking list of "flagrant violations" regarding the protocols governing road safety missions: The team lacked a mission order signed by a competent administrative authority. Personnel were not wearing the mandatory official road safety uniforms. 
The team had recruited individuals with no legal or administrative link to the Ministry. There was evidence of the "abusive withholding" of vehicle and user administrative documents. And personnel failed to uphold the basic requirements of courtesy and restraint. 

Sanctions, Preventive Measures
Minister Ngalle Bibehe condemned these actions as a grave violation of administrative ethics and the rules applicable to Judicial Police Officers with special jurisdiction. Consequently, three key officials were suspended for a period of three months: Mr. Ntouamelo Roméo (Civil Service Registration No. 1146574A) was suspended from all Ministry activities with a ban on road safety operations due to serious ethical breaches. 
Mr. Mvongo Ludovic (Civil Service Registration No. 0746935F) was suspended for complicity and passive participation in the violence. While Mr. Hamga Tjomb Eugene (Civil Service Registration No. 0671577M), the Divisional Delegate for Transport for Nyong and Mfoumou, was similarly suspended for three months for failing to follow due procedure regarding the deployment of road safety teams. 

The Broader Context
This crackdown coincides with the Ministry of the Public Service and Administrative Reform's (MINFOPRA) rollout of the AIGLES software. While the Ministry of Transport enforces discipline on the ground, MINFOPRA is working to digitize the careers of public officials to ensure transparency and "guaranteed social justice." 
The AIGLES project - which stands for Application Informatique de Gestion Logique des Effectifs et de la Solde - aims to automate career processing to prevent the very type of administrative lawlessness seen in the Nyong and Mfoumou incident. 

Warning To Personnel
The Minister of Transport concluded the release by reminding all personnel of their strict obligation to respect regulatory texts. He reaffirmed that any future lapses in discipline or professionalism would be met with systematic administrative sanctions and possible legal action. The Ministry's current stance is clear: "...