12 Jul 2020 | 08:48 PM UTC
Chad: Emerging reports of explosion in N’Djamena July 12
Emerging reports of an explosion in N’Djamena’s Sabangali district on July 12; avoid the area and follow authority directives
Event
Emerging media reports indicate that an explosion occurred in N'Djamena's Sabangali district on Sunday evening, July 12. The incident reportedly happened close to the Hilton hotel in the area; however, there are no reports of injuries or material damages at this time. Security forces have reportedly cordoned off the area and began investigations into the explosion.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the affected area in the immediate term.
Advice
Individuals in N'Djamena are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions, and adhere to all advice issued by the local authorities.