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Confusion as Chad closes its border with Nigeria over fear of US invasion
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The Government of Chad has ordered the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing intelligence reports of possible militant infiltration from the northern region of its southern neighbour. The move, which took effect Monday, underscores growing security concerns across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin.
Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno directed a full military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence indicated that armed groups were preparing to cross into Chadian territory.
Regional security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that heavily armed Chadian troops, supported by armoured vehicles and air reconnaissance units, have been stationed along key border routes to block any incursion attempts.
“Chadian troops and armoured vehicles have been deployed to critical routes from Nigeria, and all units are now on high alert,” Makama said.
In a statement attributed to President Déby, the Chadian leader vowed that his government would not tolerate any external threat to national sovereignty. “No armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise,” he reportedly declared.
Rising Tension Amid Rumoured U.S. Troop Movements
The border closure follows increasing unease across West Africa and the Sahel, amid unconfirmed reports of U.S. military repositioning within the region. Although Washington has not issued an official statement, speculation about American troop movements has triggered heightened alertness among several regional governments.
Analysts say Chad’s latest action is a pre-emptive step aimed at preventing possible spillovers of violence and maintaining territorial integrity as militant activity surges across the Lake Chad Basin a region long troubled by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters.
“Given the instability following military takeovers in Niger and Burkina Faso, Chad is taking no chances,” said one regional observer. “The government is tightening border security to prevent infiltration or external interference that could threaten its internal stability.”
Economic Implications and Civilian Impact
With the Nigerian border now officially sealed, cross-border trade and transportation between the two nations have been temporarily suspended. The shutdown is expected to impact commerce in several northern Nigerian border towns that depend heavily on trade with Chad, including Ngala, Gamboru, and Baga.
Local traders and transport operators have been advised to exercise patience and await further instructions from Chadian authorities. Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies monitoring the region have expressed concern that the closure could disrupt ongoing relief operations and worsen supply shortages for border communities already struggling with insecurity.
Chad’s border shutdown marks one of the strongest security responses by N’Djamena in recent months and reflects a broader regional pattern of tightening borders amid fears of extremist infiltration and geopolitical uncertainty in West Africa.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has finally announced that it has restored electricity supply to State House, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Lugbe, Garki, and other areas in the nation’s capital after an outage.
AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Saturday night.
Recall that major parts of Abuja were thrown into darkness due to the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s Apo substation fault.
TCN had on Saturday issued an update noting that its engineers were working to fix the fault.
In a notice later on Saturday night, AEDC announced electricity supply has been restored to affected areas.
“Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) is pleased to inform our esteemed customers that power supply has now been restored to affected feeders following the successful restoration of the 100MVA Transformer (TR3) at the Apo Transmission Substation by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN),” AEDC stated.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Joshua Adeji & Co, a Lagos-based law firm established in 2016 by Joshua Osemudiamen Adeji has opened its new office and mediation center in Lagos.
The office is situated at 16, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, in Lagos.
Speaking at an event that brought together clients, business leaders, and key figures in Nigeria’s legal community to celebrate the firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence, the Principal partner, Joshua Adeji reiterated the firm’s steadfastness to offer top-tier legal services to clients across multiple sectors of Nigeria’s and Africa as a whole.
He further stated that the newly established law firm and its Mediation Centre would serve as a hub for fast, amicable and efficient resolution of commercial disputes.
The Firm, he stated, would assist clients to amicably resolve their disputes to align with their commercial goals and help clients navigate complex laws, protect their rights, and resolve disputes.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Bandits killed three worshippers and kidnapped 15 others during a vigil at a church prayer ground on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti LGA, Kwara State.
The attack happened around 8:30pm on Saturday at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, a remote worship centre where members of Ijo Ajaiye Ati Igbala were holding prayers.
Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday.
Spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said Pastor Adebayo Abiodun reported that gunmen stormed the vigil, opened fire on the congregation, and dragged several people away to an unknown location.
Police from Ekiti Division were deployed immediately after the distress call.
State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi has ordered a coordinated rescue operation involving tactical teams, intelligence units, the Police Mobile Force, and the police drone unit.
Calling the attack “barbaric and unacceptable,” Adekimi assured residents that security agencies are working to rescue the victims and arrest the attackers.
“The command is fully committed to ensuring the safe rescue of all abducted persons and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
Officers have started bush-combing operations and intelligence gathering across nearby communities to track the bandits. Residents have been urged to stay calm and share credible information to aid the investigation and rescue effort.
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