The Republic of Chad has reportedly closed its border with Nigeria, following recent threats by former U.S. President Donald Trump to authorize possible military action in Nigeria.
Trump had on Friday, October 31, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Interest” over alleged persecution and killings of Christians, a statement that has triggered diplomatic tension across the region.
According to a post by security and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the Chadian government responded by ordering an immediate border shutdown.
Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno directed a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence reports suggested that terrorist elements from northern Nigeria were planning to flee into Chadian territory.
The sources said the Chadian army has been placed on full alert, with troops and armored vehicles deployed across key crossing points linking the two countries.
President Déby Itno reportedly warned that no armed group or foreign force would be allowed to enter Chadian soil “under any disguise.”
The move comes amid heightened regional tension and speculation over possible U.S. military activities in parts of West Africa.
Security analysts say the border closure is a preventive measure aimed at protecting Chad’s sovereignty and preventing infiltration by armed groups seeking to exploit the unfolding situation.