If JEG knew the history of Maitatsine invasion to Nigeria will not dine with Chadian President. He was one of the key Chadian senior officers fought in support of invasion. It is disturbing Okpoko Okupe, Minimah, Baldeh, Omeri, Metuh, and Anati have no knowledge of Chadian invasion. And supported Derby mediation in BH ceasefire which was fictitious and shady deal. I am not surprised about the Derby. Nigeria’s neighbour, Chad, may be the major backer of Boko Haram with eyes on the oil deposits in the Chad Basin, Borno state. The Cable reports. Chad President, Idris Deby Chad President, Idris Deby There are indications that there are hydrocarbon deposits in the Chad Basin covering 3,350 square metres, with federal government pumping close to N30bn in the last two years into feasibility studies of the oil potential there. READ ALSO: My Message To The Infidels Of Nigeria – Abubakar Shekau Countries such as Chad, Niger and Sudan with similar structural settings are already exploring or producing oil on their own soil. Chad came into focus when the phantom ceasefire deal brokered in October by its President, Idriss Déby, alerted the security agencies to a possible involvement of the West African country in the insurgency. Photo - Ex-Governor Ali Modu Sheriff and President Jonathan at a meeting with the President of Chad, Idris Deby Ex-Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff and President Jonathan at a meeting with the President of Chad, Idris Deby “Chad might be eyeing control of the Chad Basin in Borno state, which is believed to be very rich in hydrocarbon reserves,” a senior military officer told TheCable. “We now have enough grounds to suspect that the staying power of Boko Haram is Chad. While the terrorists have been striking against Cameroon, they have never carried out any attack in Chad. Their arms may be passing through the Chadian territory.” Advertisement There are unconfirmed reports in the past that has linked the Chadian government as a major supplier of arms to Boko Haram. Nigerian authorities have been investigating the insurgents source of arms in the last five years. Presidents Deby and Jonathan today. Photo Credit: Reuben Abati.
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