Boko Haram militants kill at least 23 troops in Chad attack
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An attack by Boko Haram militants in Chad resulted in the deaths of at least 23 troops, prompting President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno to declare a commitment to eradicate the militant group. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the Lake Chad region.
Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno vowed to eradicate Boko Haram after the "cowardly" attack. Boko Haram is one of several armed groups operating around Lake Chad.