Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno visited the site of the explosion that tragically claimed the lives of nine people and injured more than 40 others at the military munitions depot in the capital, N’Djamena, overnight . The explosions began late Tuesday at the N’Djamena depot, causing considerable human and material damage.
During his visit, the President expressed his gratitude to the emergency services for their rapid intervention and stressed that the situation could have been even more dramatic. He also announced the establishment of an investigation team to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Chad, a country of nearly 18 million inhabitants, has been going through a period of political turbulence since the controversial presidential elections that led to the victory of Mahamat Déby Itno. The latter served as interim president during the period of military rule following the death of his father in 2021.
The explosion at the N’Djamena military munitions depot raises questions about the security of the country’s facilities and highlights the devastating consequences of violence and armed conflict. The Chadian authorities will have to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the causes of the explosion and take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of citizens.
At a time when Chad is seeking to rebuild itself and move towards political stability, tragic events like this remind us of the crucial importance of security and protection of populations. President Mahamat Déby Itno must demonstrate leadership and transparency in the management of this crisis to restore the confidence of the Chadian people and establish a climate of lasting peace and security.