The National Police of Chad announced the arrest of 29 suspected criminals in N’Djamena following a series of coordinated operations conducted between May 15 and June 1, 2026.
According to Police Chief Mahamat Idriss, a joint task force including intelligence units, public security commissariats, central investigative services, and the Ngueli border police unit successfully dismantled several criminal networks operating in the capital.
a wide range of offenses exposed
The suspects, now in custody, face charges ranging from arms trafficking and conspiracy to aggravated theft, armed robbery, vehicle break-ins, and illegal entry into the country. Their cases have been categorized into four distinct groups based on the nature of their alleged crimes:
- Organized crime and aggravated armed robbery
- Motorcycle theft with accomplices caught in the act
- Electronics, gold, and household goods theft, including computers, phones, and aluminum items
- Vehicle break-ins, some involving suspects apprehended mid-crime
All individuals were processed according to standard legal procedures, with statements recorded and evidence documented before their cases were assigned to specialized judicial units.
