Chad police inspect stations after child street operations
Police chief Tougoud Digo Maïdé visited three N'Djamena police stations on November 12, 2026, following recent operations to control and apprehend children on the streets.
The Director General of the National Police, Police Controller Tougoud Digo Maïdé, inspected three police stations in N'Djamena on November 12, 2026. The visit followed two days of operations to control and apprehend children found in the streets. He was accompanied by the delegate from the Ministry of Women and Early Childhood Protection.
The delegate, Fatimé Ali Outouma, stated that her ministry works closely with security forces to protect minors, as this is an essential mission. She noted that most of the children encountered originate from the provinces. Outouma emphasized the need for increased awareness among local communities so parents and leaders take responsibility before sending children to N'Djamena.
Outouma expressed gratitude to the National Police for including her department in the initiative. She highlighted that children in the capital are exposed to dangers on streets, roundabouts, and markets. Her ministry will take steps to sustain this joint strategy with law enforcement to combat the practice effectively.
Why it mattersThe Ministry of Women and Early Childhood Protection will work with law enforcement to protect children exposed to dangers on N'Djamena's streets.