Authorities in Chad have confirmed the arrest of the son of Boko Haram’s founder, Mohammed Yusuf, in a major security operation. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been publicly disclosed, was apprehended following intelligence reports linking him to extremist activities in the Lake Chad region.
Chadian security forces stated that the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating across the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. The region has long been plagued by cross-border insurgency from Boko Haram and its splinter group, ISWAP, which continue to threaten regional stability.
The arrest is being hailed as a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, with security analysts noting that it could yield vital intelligence on the group’s operations. Regional authorities have pledged to intensify joint military and intelligence collaboration with Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon to curb the menace of insurgency.