In response to rising insecurity in N’Djamena, the authorities in Chad are intensifying efforts to restore order and ensure the safety of residents.
Following a surge in crime, the hunt for criminals terrorising the Chadian capital has intensified after the robbery of a currency exchange on 13 March.
On 18 March, the national police paraded 15 suspected criminals, including some linked to the murder of a money changer on 13 January 2025—a crime during which over 100 million FCFA was stolen.
The authorities recovered 17 million FCFA in their possession, although the mastermind of the heist remains at large.
On 19 March, Public Security Minister Ali Ahmat Aghabache presented 38 alleged gang leaders in a separate showcase. According to the national police’s communications directorate, these individuals are tied to recent criminal acts in N’Djamena.
“This is both a show of strength and a stern message to criminals operating in the capital and its surroundings,” said police spokesperson Paul Manga.
In his address, Minister Aghabache appealed to would-be wrongdoers: “Work to live, not kill to survive.”
He also urged the judiciary to act with rigor and impartiality to rebuild public trust in the rule of law.
The National Gendarmerie concluded by stressing that this operation to dismantle criminal dens highlights the importance of combating insecurity—a collective effort requiring both vigilance by citizens and effective law enforcement.
“A firm response is being mounted,” it affirmed.
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