HIGHLIGHTS
The security situation in the north-east of Nigeria continues to be volatile especially in Borno and Yobe States where insurgents have intensified attacks on villages despite successes recorded so far by the new military command.
The security situation in Niger’s Diffa region is calm, but remains unpredictable and volatile. Military authorities have expressed concerns over the large number of displaced people settled along the Komadougou river, in the Bosso department, near military positions. The Niger Defence and Security Forces have advocated that national authorities relocate the displaced to camps, far from military operations, to ensure their safety.
Security measures in Cameroon have been reinforced and religious and traditional authorities mobilised to encourage maximum vigilance among civilians. The security situation in the Far North remains volatile and unpredictable, and insurgent incursions continue to take place, causing mass displacement in the Logone-et-Chari department.
The security situation in Chad’s Baga Sola sub prefecture is calm. Local administrative authorities and the Chadian military have said that there are no more insurgent elements in the Chadian part of the Lake Region. An official communication is awaited to confirm this statement and reauthorize movements in the area.
