It is led by Ebenezer Akwanga,[3] who is based in the United States,[4] Together with the Ambazonia Defence Forces, it was one of the most prominent militias fighting in the early Anglophone Crisis.

[2] The militia made some headlines in March 2020 when it declared a two-week ceasefire to give people time to get tested for coronavirus.

[7] After suffering major losses in inter-rebel clashes with the Fako Mountain Lions in June 2021,[6][8] SOCADEF was rumored to have disbanded.

[8] In October 2021, SOCADEF launched "Operation No Rest For You", targeting Cameroonian troops at Ikiliwindi and reportedly killing nine.

[10] Though Ebenezer Akwanga has served as SOCADEF's head since its foundation, he was living in exile; thus, the group had a series of ground forces commanders who led the troops in the warzone.