Chad shuts border with Nigeria amid U.S. military action threats

The Chadian government has ordered an immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns triggered by reports of possible U.S. military activity in West Africa.

Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno issued a directive for a full military lockdown along the border.

According to the sources, intelligence briefings indicated that suspected terrorist elements from northern Nigeria were attempting to infiltrate Chad.

In response, Chad has placed its armed forces on high alert. Troops and armoured vehicles have been deployed along key entry points and patrols intensified across border communities to prevent any potential security breach.

President Déby was quoted as saying that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”

The decision comes amid heightened regional tension and speculation surrounding potential U.S. military operations in parts of West Africa.

Security analysts described the border closure as a proactive move to protect Chadian sovereignty and prevent infiltration by armed groups seeking to exploit instability in the region.