Didimus Kimbi pleads guilty to supporting Ambazonia Defense Forces

Federal prosecutors announced that 37-year-old Didimus Kimbi of Bridgeport, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to the Ambazonia Defense Forces, an armed separatist group operating in Cameroon. Operating under the alias “Samba Ngala,” Kimbi admitted to funding and drafting operational plans for a militant faction linked to targeted violence overseas.

Federal Guilty Plea in Bridgeport

Kimbi entered his guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi in Clarksburg, West Virginia. According to court documents outlined by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Kimbi maintained a support pipeline for the Ambazonia Defense Forces for more than three years. The separatist group actively sought to kill, kidnap, maim, or injure individuals within Cameroon.

Investigators detailed that Kimbi functioned as a logistics intermediary. Ground commanders in Cameroon transmitted weapon pricing and imagery to Kimbi. He then routed those purchase requests through another unnamed individual for approval. Beyond funding acquisitions, Kimbi processed intelligence sent by commanders on the ground to draft written operational plans designed to cause harm.

Kimbi Faces up to 15 Years for Terrorism

As part of the negotiated plea agreement, Kimbi formally accepted a sentencing enhancement for a federal crime of terrorism. The enhancement increases his potential penalties. He now faces up to 15 years in federal prison.

U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey addressed the domestic implications of the overseas conspiracy. We will not tolerate individuals who commit acts of violence abroad while enjoying the freedoms and safety of the United States, Harvey stated in the public announcement. This conviction should serve as a warning to anyone contemplating similar crimes: we will find you, investigate, and bring you to justice.

Multi-State Federal Investigation

The prosecution involves a dedicated team from the Department of Justice. Deputy Criminal Chief Jarod J. Douglas, Special Counsel to the U.S. Attorney Randolph Bernard, and National Security Division Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe are handling the case. Investigative groundwork spanned multiple jurisdictions, led by Federal Bureau of Investigation field offices located in Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C.

Readers can review related federal enforcement efforts through the District of Minnesota press release detailing another ADF case.