Chad: Deadly robbery in N’Djamena highlights criminal threat

Event

On Friday, June 14, armed bandits killed a Chinese national in the 2nd arrondissement of the capital N'Djamena. The woman, who owned a shop in the capital, was reportedly heading home when assailants stopped her car and tried to steal her bag; she was killed while trying to resist.

Context

Chad has been struggling with rising crime rates as its economy deteriorates, with foreign nationals often targeted. Cases of assassinations, kidnappings-for-ransom, armed robberies, and assault are increasingly reported, especially in N'Djamena.

Advice

Individuals present in Chad, especially N'Djamena, are advised to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, keep valuable-looking belongings out of sight, and not offer resistance in the event of an attempted mugging.