Chadian defence forces have intensified their operations to track down Boko Haram fighters.

This follows a deadly attack in late October in which the terror group targeted a garrison in the Lake Chad basin killing about 40 soldiers. In the aftermath, the president launched operation Haskanite. Authorities say they have killed about 100 fighters.

“I can confirm that there are no more Boko Haram groups on Chadian soil,” the governor of the Lake province du Lac.

“Operation Haskanite has driven them out, moreover, we were able to finish them off. For instance, I can talk about our last confrontation during which a prominent leader, he was known among Boko Haram fighters, this leader was named Kanaye Djougoun. This operation has bore fruits,” Saleh Haggar said.

Chad claims no Boko Haram fighter is based on its soil and that they operate from neighbouring Niger and Nigeria. The Lake Chad basin would be their supply area.

Chad’s minister of communication considers his country has been left alone in this fight. “Why is Chad alone on the battleground?” Boukar Michel said.

N’Djamena has threatened to exit the regional counterterrorism security force.

Multinational Joint Task Force’s (MNJTF) was set up in 2015 with Chad, Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon, each contributing troops.