Boko Haram resurgent in Lake Chad region despite military efforts

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno delivered a stern warning in his latest statement, vowing to intensify the fight against terrorism. On May 5, he posted on social media: “We will press forward with unwavering resolve until this scourge is completely eliminated.” His remarks followed a brutal assault by a Boko Haram splinter faction on a military outpost in Barka Tolorom, situated along the Chad side of Lake Chad. The attack claimed the lives of 24 soldiers, underscoring the persistent threat posed by the insurgency.

By Paul Ndongo — Grand reporter politique