Two goumiers killed in ambush in Salamat
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tchadinfos
Two goumiers were killed on 21 October in an ambush targeting the convoy of Hassan Awat Mahadi, the sub-prefect of Mangueigne, in Salamat. The attack took place during an awareness mission on transhumance corridors and peaceful coexistence, according to security sources cited by Tchadinfos.
Two goumiers were killed in a gun attack targeting the convoy of Hassan Awat Mahadi, the sub-prefect of Mangueigne, in Salamat province on Wednesday 21 October, according to security sources cited by Tchadinfos. One of the officers died at the scene and the second succumbed to his injuries in Koukou while being evacuated to Abéché.
The ambush was carried out by four people as the delegation, which included canton chief Naoun Tourkama, Mahamat Djibrine, was conducting an awareness campaign on respecting transhumance corridors and peaceful coexistence, according to Tchadinfos.
The attack came after the prefect of Haraze Mangueigne called for peace between farmers and herders on 20 October as part of local conflict-prevention efforts. It also followed the announced establishment of a committee responsible for transhumance corridors on 18 October.
