Violence Grips Capital of Chad

"Violence recently gripped the capital of the African state of Chad, with gunfire erupting near the presidential complex in N'Djamena.
Around 24 armed fighters from the jihadist militant group Boko Haram attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital on Wednesday, according to Al Arabiya.

Here is what we know so far:
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside the presidential office at the time of the attack.
Roads leading to the presidential complex were blocked, and armored vehicles along with special units were deployed for a counter-terrorism operation, Tchad 24 TV channel reported.
The infiltrators were overpowered by the presidential guard, with at least 18 assailants killed. A member of the security forces also died, according to government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah.
The attack coincided with an official visit to Chad by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The violence comes shortly after a general election, touted as a step towards transitioning away from military rule." MS