The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns amid reports of alleged U.S. military plans linked to Christian killings and unrest in parts of West Africa.
Military sources in N’Djamena, which hosts the headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a full military lockdown along the Nigerian border. According to intelligence reports, terrorist elements operating in northern Nigeria were allegedly preparing to cross into Chadian territory to evade potential military action and intensifying counterterrorism operations.
Security officials said the Chadian army has been placed on maximum alert, with troops and armored vehicles stationed across major border points connecting both countries. President Déby Itno reportedly directed that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise,” emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining territorial integrity and national security.
The move follows rising regional anxiety over reports of possible U.S. military intervention in Nigeria and growing instability across the Sahel. Security analysts say the border shutdown is a preventive measure aimed at blocking infiltration by militants and safeguarding Chad’s sovereignty in light of the evolving security situation in the region.
