The Chadian government has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns.
According to report, the country’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a military lockdown on the Nigerian border after intelligence indicated that terrorist actors from Northern Nigeria were planning to cross into Chad.
Veritas Nexus report gathered that the situation followed heightened security concerns fueled by rumors of purported U.S. forces’ movement in parts of West Africa
Zagazola Makama disclosed that Chadian troops and armored vehicles have been deployed to critical routes from Nigeria, and all units are now at full readiness.
President Déby reportedly warned that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”
The decision follows rising regional tensions and growing speculation about alleged U.S. military operations in the Sahel and West Africa.
