The Government of Chad has ordered the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns linked to mounting regional instability and reports of alleged US military plans in response to claims of Christian killings in West Africa.
Military sources in N’Djamena, headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno directed a full military lockdown along the Nigerian frontier after intelligence indicated that terrorist groups in northern Nigeria were preparing to cross into Chadian territory.
According to the sources, troops from Chad and armoured units have been deployed to key border corridors to enforce the closure and prevent any unauthorized movement.
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President Déby was quoted as declaring that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”
The decision comes amid rising tension across the region and speculation over potential U.S. military activity in parts of West Africa.
Security officials in Chad described the border shutdown as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting national sovereignty and blocking the infiltration of militants taking advantage of the evolving situation.
