On 16 March 2025, an unmarked Toyota Corolla with tinted windows and a 'National Police' marking opened fire on a double-cabin Hilux near Djermaya (Haraze Al Biar, Hadjer-Lamis), before fleeing. The attack, which did not result in casualties, was reported by the Hilux owner, who accused the involvement of Chadian intelligence agents.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 16, an incident occurred in the Germaya area of Hadjer-Lamis Province, Chad, where an unidentified vehicle opened fire on a civilian vehicle. The victims reported suspicion that Chad intelligence agency personnel were responsible, but no casualties were confirmed. This is assessed as a medium-level security risk indicating instability in the region's security situation.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Increased security risks for inland transport routes in Chad: Germaya is located on major road networks connecting the capital N'Djamena with eastern regions, potentially affecting overland logistics
• Instability in Central African crude oil transport routes: Chad serves as the starting point for crude oil export pipelines through Cameroon, and domestic instability could indirectly impact petroleum supply chains
• Concerns over delays in sub-Saharan African agricultural commodity transport: Increased security risks along overland transport routes for agricultural exports such as cotton and gum arabic

3) Watch points

• Whether the Chadian government issues an official statement and implements additional security measures in the region
• Trends in announcements of traffic restrictions or security enhancements on major roads between N'Djamena and Abéché
• Monitoring patterns of similar security incidents within Hadjer-Lamis Province over the next two weeks