A joint security commission executed a comprehensive sweep across several identified high-crime areas in N’Djamena this past Saturday, August 1, 2026. This extensive operation, involving a coalition of law enforcement and security units including the Garde nationale et nomade du Tchad (GNNT), the National Gendarmerie, the National Police, the Judicial Police, and other specialized services, resulted in the apprehension of 252 individuals and the confiscation of numerous illicit items and substances.
Targeted zones and seized contraband
The operation strategically focused on specific districts within the capital, including Mandjakoli in the 5th arrondissement, Roma, Bildo, and Katanga in the 2nd arrondissement, as well as Colombie and other vulnerable neighborhoods across N’Djamena.
According to Hachim Haroum Deby, the Director of Public Security, law enforcement officials apprehended numerous individuals involved in the sale and consumption of various narcotics during the sweep. Among the confiscated items were drugs identified by their street names, “Colorado” and “Bongo,” alongside quantities of adulterated alcohol.
Leadership and outcomes
This mission was conducted under the direct oversight of the Director General of the National Gendarmerie, who also serves as the Deputy President of the Joint Control and Verification Commission. Key figures such as the 1st Deputy Police General Controller and the 2nd Deputy Commander of the Garde nationale et nomade du Tchad (GNNT) were also integral to the operation’s execution.
Following the intervention, a total of 252 individuals were presented to the press. Security forces also displayed a significant cache of seized items, which included various weapons, computers, mobile phones, and 25 motorcycles.
The comprehensive results of this extensive security drive were subsequently presented to General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration.
This recent large-scale intervention underscores the continuous commitment of internal security forces to enhance citizen safety, uphold public order, and vigorously combat all forms of criminal activity, particularly the trafficking and use of illegal substances throughout the capital.
