Chadian authorities have confiscated more than 100 weapons from civilians in Sila Province as part of a large-scale disarmament campaign aimed at curbing insecurity along the border with Sudan. The operation, carried out in Military Zone No. 11, comes amid rising concerns over the flow of illegal arms into Chad from neighboring conflict zones. Sila Province, which hosts thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing the war across the border, has become particularly vulnerable to cross-border violence and armed banditry.
Zone 11 commander General Egré Egry called on civilians to hand over weapons voluntarily, stressing that cooperation with security forces was vital to ensuring safety in the region. Governor Sadick Siboro Dinga praised the professionalism of the security forces involved, urging local authorities and traditional leaders to work hand-in-hand to consolidate peace and prevent further destabilization. Officials say the disarmament drive is part of Chad’s broader efforts to reduce the circulation of small arms and build community trust in state institutions.
