In the early hours of 16‑17 September 2026, the village of Madegowa in the Makary sub‑district of the Logone‑et‑Chari department was struck by a sudden armed assault. Men armed to the teeth, who identified themselves as members of the terrorist group Boko Haram, entered the settlement and caused several fatalities.
Local residents were awakened by the gunfire and the intruders’ claims of affiliation with the insurgent group. The sudden onslaught left the community in shock and several families bereft of loved ones.
The victims identified by local authorities are:
- Abicho Abana
- Djarana Gargua
- Abichou Gargua
- Gada Blama
- Blama Alhadji
- Hassana Isseini
- Asseini Gouskourou
- Abor Abicho
Local officials have confirmed the deaths and are working with security forces to investigate the incident. The community is mourning the loss of its members, and neighbours have gathered to support the bereaved families.
Boko Haram has a history of attacks in the region, and this event follows a series of violent incidents that have affected villages across the Logone‑et‑Chari department in recent years.
<small>Source: 237actu — read the original story there.</small>
