An assault on Chad's presidential palace in N'Djamena has led to the deaths of 18 attackers, with six captured, according to state media reports on Thursday. One soldier was killed and three were injured during the confrontation,

Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace.

No fewer than 19 people, including one security personnel member, were killed in a battle against gunmen who attempted to storm the presidential complex

Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad's presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential complex just before 8:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Wednesday in the centre of N'Djamena,

Security forces in Chad foiled an attack on the presidential compound in N'Djamena by a disorganized group of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes. Eighteen of the 24 assailants were killed during the confrontation,

State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded.

At least 19 people were killed when gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, according to the government. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security

An armed attack on Chad's presidential complex has raised alarm and sparked fears of a potential coup attempt. ・Armed attack at Chad's presidential complex sparked fears of a potential coup attempt ・19 people were killed in the fighting,

Wednesday, authorities said. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside the palace at the time of the attack.