N’Djamena, Chad — The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing escalating security concerns and reports of possible U.S. military operations in West Africa.
According to a report by Zagazola, the directive was issued by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence suggested that terrorist elements from northern Nigeria were planning to flee into Chadian territory.
Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed that the Chadian Armed Forces have been placed on high alert, with troops and armoured vehicles deployed across major border corridors linking both countries.
President Déby was quoted as saying:
“No armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”
The move comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing speculation surrounding alleged U.S. military activities in parts of West Africa, following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening possible intervention in Nigeria over the killing of Christians.
Security analysts described Chad’s decision as a preventive measure aimed at protecting national sovereignty and blocking potential infiltration by armed groups seeking to exploit the region’s instability.
“Chad is being proactive,” one regional security expert told Voice of the People (VOP). “Given the volatile situation across the Sahel and northern Nigeria, the government is trying to prevent a spillover effect into its borders.”
The Chadian government has yet to indicate how long the border closure will remain in effect, but sources say monitoring and intelligence operations have intensified along key frontier communities.
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