Marshal Idris Deby Itno, a veteran of many battles and President of Chad, had led his forces into the field, as it was his wont. He won the battle, but didn’t win the war. The war for life, for survival, after he got fatally shot.
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The President spoke on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while hosting Lieutenant General Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, the President, Transitional Military Council of Chad.
President Deby arrived at the State House forecourt about 12:15 pm and he was welcomed by his host President Buhari, who introduced some members of his cabinet to him.
The Federal Government and the Republic of Chad have agreed to sustain the Multinational Joint Task Force operations against Boko Haram/Islamic States for West Africa Province terrorists in the Lake Chad region.
Nigeria and the Republic of Chad on Thursday agreed to sustain the tempo for the defeat suffered by Boko Haram where five bases of the terror group in both countries were destroyed.
No fewer than 140 soldiers were reported killed in the last one week by Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State.
It however said negotiation is ongoing in the Republic of Chad