The Government of Chad Republic has announced the closure of its border with Nigeria over the possibility of the United States of America’s military intervention over alleged killing of Christians.
Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that 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.
According to Zagazola Makama, 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 border closure comes amid growing regional tension and speculation over America’s alleged military activities in the Sahel and West Africa.
Security experts say Chad’s action is a precautionary step aimed at protecting its borders and preventing infiltration by militants who may seek to exploit the current instability in the region.
After designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern last week, US president Donald Trump threatened to stop aid to the country, while also not ruling out a military invasion to “wipe out” terrorists killing Christians.
