The central African nation of Cameroon is taking steps to guard against attacks from Boko Haram militants. The government has deployed troops to all major towns to search people, goods, businesses and even private homes. Now, Cameroonians of all ages are learning todeal with the increased security.

A soldier gives search orders at the main train station in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde. It is the first time railroad passengers have been asked to line upand pass through a metal detector. If no metal object is found, they are free tocontinue moving and get on their train.

Susan Ngam is a member of the armed forces. She says the governmentdeployed her and other soldiers to towns across the country after four BokoHaram suicide bombings last month.

“Here we search everybody. We search the customers, we search the employers.”

Businessman Emmanuel Ngufor is travelling to northern Cameroon. He admits the increased security has led to delays. But he welcomes the effort.

“It is for our security. We can never tell judging from the looks of people. So it may be inconveniencing but in as much as we know that it is for our good, it is worth it.”

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