Dimmples Kettles Owner, Known as Garri Master, Accused of Funding Armed Cameroon Separatists

Eric Tataw, owner of Dimmples Kettles restaurant in Silver Spring, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making threats against Cameroonian citizens and providing support to separatist groups. He allegedly encouraged violence, including kidnapping and mutilation, and referred to himself as the “Garri Master,” a term linked to acts of violence. Prosecutors claim that Tataw financially supported armed groups fighting for the secession of the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, known as “Ambazonia. ” His social media posts, viewed by tens of thousands, included calls for attacks on civilians and the maiming of those associated with the Cameroonian government. U.

S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes condemned Tataw's actions, stating they instilled fear in innocent victims. This indictment follows Tataw's previous controversies related to disruptive behavior in his neighborhood. The case highlights the broader implications of the ongoing separatist conflict in Cameroon and the involvement of diaspora members in such activities.

Tataw's actions not only reflect local tensions but also resonate with international concerns regarding violent extremism.