Boko haram resurgence in lake Chad region sparks chadian president’s vow to intensify military response

The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, delivered a resolute message from the heart of N’Djamena: “The fight against terrorism must continue with renewed vigor until this scourge is completely eradicated.” This bold statement followed the violent assault carried out by a faction of the Boko Haram militant group on the Barka Tolorom military base, situated on Chad’s Lake Chad shoreline, resulting in the tragic loss of 24 Chadian soldiers.

By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter