The Chadian military has confirmed successful air strikes that killed and wounded numerous Boko Haram terrorists following recent attacks by the group near Chad’s border with Nigeria. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who was directly involved in the response, stated that these operations were launched after Boko Haram’s deadly assault last month, which left around 40 Chadian soldiers dead.
Chad’s interim Prime Minister, Abderahim Bireme Hamid, highlighted the mission’s aim to protect civilians and dismantle Boko Haram’s operational capacity. The Lake Chad area, often a refuge for Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), has faced ongoing assaults from these factions. In collaboration with Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon, Chad has been part of a multinational force to counter the insurgency since 2015.
