Boko Haram kills 23 Chadian soldiers

Boko Haram militants launched a late-night assault on the Barka Tolorom island military base in Chad's Lake Chad region, killing at least 23 Chadian soldiers and wounding 26 others. Chadian forces engaged the attackers, repelling the assault and killing a significant number of militants. Chadian President Mahamat Déby condemned the 'cowardly' attack, visited wounded soldiers, and reaffirmed Chad's determination to eliminate insurgent threats. This incident marks a renewed escalation of violence in the Lake Chad Basin, a long-standing hotspot for militant activity, and follows a pattern of increasingly bold attacks on military positions. Boko Haram, originating in Nigeria, continues to pose a persistent threat despite ongoing regional and international counterinsurgency efforts, exploiting the difficult terrain and security gaps.