The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing escalating security and intelligence reports of potential militant infiltration from northern Nigeria.
The decision, confirmed by military officials in the capital N'Djamena, follows growing speculation surrounding alleged United States (US) military plans in Nigeria amid reports of religious violence and instability.
President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a full military lockdown along the Nigerian frontier, prompting the deployment of troops and armored vehicles to strategic border corridors.
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), headquartered in N'Djamena, is reportedly coordinating the operation to reinforce Chad’s territorial integrity.
According to sources within the Chadian military, intelligence briefings indicated that terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria may be attempting to cross into Chad to evade pressure from regional forces.
In response, the Chadian army has been placed on high alert, with surveillance and patrols intensified across vulnerable entry points.
President Déby warned that "no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise," the reports added.
The border closure comes amid heightened regional tension and mounting speculation about possible American military operations in the Giant of Africa.
Security officials in Chad maintained the move is a precautionary measure aimed at preempting destabilization and safeguarding national sovereignty.
Meanwhile, the government has not indicated how long the border will remain closed, but officials disclosed that the situation is being closely monitored.
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