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Dozens of Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead After Chadian Army Strike on Lake Chad
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead following a Chadian army operation targeting jihadists on Lake Chad. A civilian militia member and a union official provided the information to AFP. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the Lake Chad region.
May 10, 8:00 PM·1m read2 sources
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after a Chadian army attack against jihadists on Lake Chad, a civilian militia member and a union official told AFP. The information comes from individuals with knowledge of local conditions in the area where the operation took place.
No official casualty figures have been released by authorities in either country. Lake Chad, which borders Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger, has long served as a base for jihadist groups operating in the region.
Cross-border movements by fishermen and traders are common in the area despite the risks. Local sources indicated the fishermen may have been caught in the midst of the Chadian army's operation. The exact circumstances of the reported deaths remain unclear based on available information.
The civilian militia member and union official spoke on condition of anonymity when contacting AFP about the incident. Their accounts could not immediately be verified through independent means.
