In a decisive visit to Amdjoudoul, located in Chad’s remote Mouraye sub-prefecture of the Salamat region, Defense Minister General Issakha Malloua Djamous and Public Security Minister Lieutenant General Ali Ahmat Aghabache jointly warned against the dangers posed by the unchecked circulation of illicit weapons.
Their visit on Saturday underscored the government’s growing concern over the proliferation of arms fueling chronic insecurity in the area.
“The question is stark: why do these weapons continue to circulate in unauthorized hands?” asked General Djamous during meetings with local security forces and administrative officials.
Lieutenant General Aghabache called for enhanced vigilance and stressed the vital role of cooperation from canton chiefs, urging intensified intelligence efforts to curb the threat.
Local leaders openly voiced the challenges they face in the fight against arms trafficking, highlighting constraints including limited personnel, insufficient logistical support, and the difficulty in accessing some of the region’s most isolated locations.
Both ministers acknowledged these difficulties and pledged swift and concrete measures to address the shortcomings.
Further discussions with traditional chiefs aimed to deepen community engagement, with authorities urging them to become proactive partners in reporting illegal activity and preventing conflict escalation.
The unified message from the ministers was unequivocal: “Security is everyone’s responsibility.”
Success in combating the spread of small arms and light weapons hinges on seamless coordination between civilians, local administrations, and defense forces alike.
This mission reflects Chad’s commitment to fostering lasting peace in Salamat by tackling one of the region’s most persistent threats.
By mobilizing all stakeholders around disarmament and enhanced security cooperation, the government hopes to stem the tide of violence and instability in this vulnerable frontier.
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