A deadly ambush by Boko Haram insurgents on November 8, 2024, claimed the lives of several top-ranking Chadian military officers, intensifying the nation’s struggle against extremism. Just hours after Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby left the Lake Chad region, Boko Haram forces launched a fierce assault on his convoy’s security team, resulting in the tragic deaths of renowned generals and key officers. Among the casualties were General Youssouf Abdoulaye Kari, a celebrated military strategist and former peacekeeping force member in Mali, as well as General Adoum Issa and Lieutenant Colonel Gorou Wardougou.
The attack left over 40 soldiers dead and wounded numerous high-ranking officials, including General François Tatiko and General Moubarack Formalick. This shocking loss of leadership has left Chad’s military forces reeling. Following this tragedy, President Déby ordered an all-out counter-offensive dubbed “Operation Haskanite,” directing security forces to dismantle Boko Haram cells in the Lake Chad Basin.
The fallen generals, well-regarded for their expertise and dedication, leave a profound gap in Chad’s military hierarchy. Their deaths spotlight the escalating threat Boko Haram poses not only to Chad but to the entire Lake Chad region, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated military action among neighboring nations.
Peoplesmind
