Shooting near the presidential palace in Chad: reports of an attack by militants

In the capital of Chad, N’Djamena, there was a shooting outside the presidential palace of the central African country after a column of military equipment suddenly arrived at the building. It is believed that there was an attack by militants of the terrorist organization “Boko Haram”, the dead and wounded are reported. This was reported by Reuters, AR and Al Arabiya, reports UNN.

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There is currently no official information from the Chadian authorities.

At the same time, several world publications report on the failed coup attempt by terrorists in Chad.

In particular, Reuters referred to eyewitnesses who saw a column of military equipment moving towards the presidential palace. The publication’s source in the security service reported that armed men attacked the interior of the presidential residence.

Al Arabiya sources reported the dead and wounded in the shooting near and inside the presidential residence. Moreover, it is known that the president of Chad was inside the palace at the time of the shooting.

The situation is completely under control, there is no fear

Foreign Minister Abderaman Kulamallah made the announcement while surrounded by soldiers during a Facebook live broadcast from inside the seemingly quiet presidential palace.

We are here to protect our president

Boko Haram has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

We will remind

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