Déby Takes the Reins of the Counter-Offensive Against Boko Haram
A Direct Reaction to Jihadist Attacks
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is personally leading the military counteroffensive against Boko Haram, following a deadly attack by the jihadist group on a military base in the Lake Chad region. This information was revealed by the presidential communication on Thursday, specifying that the head of state is present on the ground to supervise the operation.
Mobilization of Military Forces
In a message shared on social media, the presidency said that Déby is “still camping on the edge of Lake Chad” and “holding more meetings” to ensure that Boko Haram forces have no escape route. Ground and air troops have been mobilized and are already in action. A senior officer in the general staff, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that an aerial observation operation had located Boko Haram’s hideout on an island west of Kaigakindjiria, in Niger.
The Tragic Toll of the Latest Attacks
The toll of the recent actions of Boko Haram, which took place during the night from Sunday to Monday, reports about forty dead and 37 wounded, some of whom are in a stable condition, according to the statements of the Chadian Prime Minister, Abderahim Bireme Hamid. He also stressed that the Haskanite operation, launched in response to these attacks, aims not only to secure the population, but also to track down and destroy the nuisance capabilities of Boko Haram and its accomplices.
Conclusion
President Déby’s determination to personally lead this operation underscores the critical importance of the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad region. As the Chadian military steps up its efforts to counter jihadist threats, the president’s direct engagement could play a key role in securing the region and protecting local populations.
