A coordinated security operation swept through N’Djamena on August 1, 2026, targeting high-crime zones across the capital. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces, including the Garde nationale et nomade du Tchad (GNNT), National Gendarmerie, National Police, Criminal Investigation Department, and specialized units.

Operation targets hotspots

The operation focused on neighborhoods long known for criminal activity, including Mandjakoli in the 5th arrondissement, Roma, Bildo, Katanga in the 2nd arrondissement, and other key areas in the city.

Mass arrests and seizures

In total, 252 individuals were apprehended during the crackdown. Authorities also confiscated a range of illicit items, including drugs such as Colorado and Bongo, counterfeit alcohol, weapons, computers, mobile phones, and 25 motorcycles. Many of those detained were identified as both sellers and consumers of these substances.

Command structure and outcomes

Led by high-ranking security officials, the operation was supervised by the director general of the National Gendarmerie and vice president of the Joint Security and Verification Commission. Other key participants included the first deputy police controller and the second deputy commander of the GNNT.

Following the intervention, all 252 detainees were presented to the public, and a full report was submitted to the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache. This sweeping action underscores the government’s commitment to eradicating crime and enhancing public safety in Chad’s largest urban center.

Ongoing commitment to public safety

The initiative is part of a broader, long-term strategy by internal security forces to combat crime, maintain order, and dismantle illegal networks operating within N’Djamena. Authorities emphasized their determination to address drug trafficking and substance abuse, which have plagued certain communities for years.