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Chadian Forces Kill B’Haram Invaders At Presidential Palace

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Several Boko Haram fighters who invaded Chad’s presidential palace in N’Djamena on Wednesday have been neutralised by the country’s Directorate General of Security Services and Internal Exile, DGSSIE.

Confirming the deaths to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, intelligence sources said the attack was swiftly contained by Chadian security forces, and the situation is now under control.

A video circulating on social media shows elements of the terrorist group being shot at by the responding forces, with several attackers also taken into custody.

However, Makama stated: “The DGSSIE, Chad’s Directorate General of Security Services and Internal Exile, demonstrated their efficiency in neutralizing the threat, ensuring the safety of government institutions and key personnel.”

The publication noted that Chadian authorities had not yet disclosed details about the casualties.

Reports suggest that some of the attackers were captured alive, potentially providing valuable intelligence for future operations.

Security has been heightened in recent days, with the government switching off networks to prevent any suspected breach of security.

In other news, the Nigerian military has seen a decline in its global standing, dropping three places in the most recent Global Firepower ranking. In the 2024 review, the Armed Forces of Nigeria now hold the 39th position out of 145 nations assessed, marking a notable shift in their international military ranking.

This drop follows a consecutive decline from 36th in 2023 and 35th in 2022, despite the Nigerian military’s significant investments in fighter jets and other advanced combat tools. Additionally, the military has boasted of successful operations against terrorist groups, yet these achievements have not been enough to reverse the decline in their global ranking.

In addition to the overall global decline, Nigeria has fallen from third to fourth among African countries, signaling a shift in the regional military order. The United States, however, remains unchallenged at the top, securing the number one position for the 18th year running.

 

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