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Chad: Four officers killed and a governor suspended after clashes in Borkou

Auteur: Ivoirematin

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Tchad : Quatre officiers tués et un gouverneur suspendu après des heurts au Borkou

Northern Chad, and more specifically the Borkou province, was the scene of violent clashes between February 17 and 18. The toll is heavy: four high-ranking soldiers lost their lives during an operation against highway robbers.

Timeline of events

It all began on Tuesday evening on the Faya-Kouba Olanga road. A transport vehicle was ambushed; the driver was killed by armed men. The following day, the situation escalated when relatives of the victim joined the fight against the assailants.

The army's intervention to restore order turned into a tragedy. Among the military victims were high-ranking regional security officials:

  1. The commander of the gendarmerie legion.
  2. The head of the National and Nomadic Guard (GNNT).
  3. On the side of the attackers, three men were reportedly killed.

Immediate political sanction

As a direct consequence of this chaos, the provincial governor, Djimta Ben Dergon , was suspended from his duties by the Ministry of Territorial Administration. The reason given was severe: "refusal to assume his responsibilities" and fleeing from the situation.

Towards enhanced security

Faced with chronic insecurity in this desert area, the authorities have announced the following measures:

  1. Reinforcement of military personnel in the region.
  2. Regular patrols will be put in place to escort travelers.
  3. Increased security on strategic road routes in the North.
Auteur: Ivoirematin
Publié le: Dimanche 22 Février 2026

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