Chadian soldiers board a Multinational Joint Task Force boat at a military base in Lake Chad Province on May 6, 2026. Chad declared three days of national mourning after a new attack by Boko Haram jihadists on May 6 that killed two generals in the volatile Lake Chad Basin. Chadian soldiers are frequently targeted by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, a vast expanse of water and marshland dotted with islands, located between Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)

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Chadian president vows renewed fight after deadly boko haram attack on lake Chad base

By sahel-express / May 12, 2026

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has declared a steadfast commitment to eradicating terrorism, stating on May 5th through his Facebook account, “We will continue this struggle with renewed determination until this threat is completely eliminated.” This resolute declaration followed a brutal assault that occurred just the day prior. An offshoot of the armed Islamist group Boko Haram launched an attack on the Barka Tolorom military base, located on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad, tragically claiming the lives of 24 soldiers.

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