Chadian troops entered Nigeria to join the battle against the Boko Haram militants in the Northern regions of the country, on Monday.
Chadian armoured vehicles and infantry crossed a bridge from Cameroon amidst air strikes and mortar attacks on Boko Haram territory, reports the BBC.
Chad’s involvement has been focused on fighting around the north-eastern town of Gamboru, said a Nigerian security spokesperson Mike Omeri .
The African Union has also pledged to establish a 7,500 strong force to fight against the militants.
Chadian armoured vehicles and infantry crossed a bridge from Cameroon amidst air strikes and mortar attacks on Boko Haram territory, reports the BBC.
Chad’s involvement has been focused on fighting around the north-eastern town of Gamboru, said a Nigerian security spokesperson Mike Omeri .
The African Union has also pledged to establish a 7,500 strong force to fight against the militants.