Heavy gunfire has been heard in Chad’s capital N’Djamena following a deadly attack on the headquarters of the National Security Agency. Several people were killed in the attack, the government says, blaming an opposition party. Internet connectivity has been disrupted in the country, according to internet watchdog Netblocks.
This comes hours after the announcement that Chad will hold presidential elections on 6 May.
“Anyone looking to disturb the democratic process under way in the country will be prosecuted and brought to justice,” the government said on Wednesday in a statement quoted by news agency AFP.
The government said members of the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF) have been arrested over the attack on the National Security Agency (ANSE) and will be prosecuted.
Communication Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said the attack was led by PSF leader Yaya Dillo. He has not yet commented.
N’Djamena residents reported hearing intense gunfire near the PSF headquarters on Wednesday. They also reported seeing several military vehicles heading there.
Credit: bbc.com
