Chad blames opposition for deadly attack on security agency - BBC News

The assault comes hours after Chad announced a date for presidential elections.

41 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The upcoming elections will mark the end of the transitional governmentBy Paul NjieBBC NewsSeveral people have been killed in an attack on the headquarters of Chad's National Security Agency, the government says.

"The situation is now completely under control," the government said.

It said members of the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF) have been arrested and will be prosecuted.

However, residents of the capital N'Djamena reported hearing heavy gunfire in the city on Wednesday.

The attack came hours after the announcement that Chad will hold the presidential election on 6 May.

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