The Chadian Government has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military movements in parts of West Africa.
Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a military lockdown on the Nigerian border after receiving intelligence that terrorist elements from Northern Nigeria were attempting to cross into Chad.
According to regional security analyst Zagazola Makama, Chadian troops and armoured vehicles have been deployed along major routes linking the two countries, with all military units placed on high alert.
President Déby reportedly declared that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”
The border closure comes amid rising regional tension and speculation over alleged U.S. military activities in the Sahel and West Africa, which have sparked concerns among several governments in the region.
Security experts describe Chad’s decision as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting its territorial integrity and preventing the infiltration of militants seeking to exploit current instability.
