Deby’s death and implications for Nigeria

Deby’s death and implications for Nigeria

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the world for Chadian leader, Idriss Deby, whose death was announced Tuesday by the country’s military.

But beyond the tributes, the concern for many is the implication of his death for his country, and other Chadian neighbours, particularly as touching the fight against insurgency.

While he presided over the affairs of Chad, Deby relentlessly fought against insurgents, giving them no breathing space.

A report says, “Since early 2015, attacks in Chad by the Nigerian jihadist group, Boko Haram, have killed hundreds, displaced more…

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