Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
Summary
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are missing and feared dead after Chad’s military carried out air strikes against Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region. The strikes followed attacks by Boko Haram on Chadian military bases, and some fishermen may have been caught in the strikes or drowned while trying to escape.Key Facts
- More than 40 Nigerian fishermen are believed to have died after Chad’s air strikes on Boko Haram in Lake Chad.
- Fishermen share the islands near Boko Haram hideouts, putting them at risk during military actions.
- Boko Haram controls fishing areas, collects taxes from fishermen, and transports them to markets.
- Chad launched air strikes in retaliation after Boko Haram attacked Chadian military bases, killing soldiers and officers.
- No official statements have been made by Nigerian or Chadian authorities about the fishermen’s deaths.
- Some fishermen may have drowned trying to flee overloaded boats during the air strikes.
- Previous air strikes by Chad’s military in October 2024 reportedly killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen.
- The Lake Chad region is shared by Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon and is a known Boko Haram stronghold.
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