Türkiye has condemned a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Chad’s Lake Chad province that killed at least 23 soldiers.

“We condemn the terrorist attack on a military base in the Lake Chad province,” the Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

“We wish Allah’s mercy upon the soldiers who lost their lives in this heinous attack and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Chad,” the statement said.

The ministry also reiterated Türkiye’s support for Chad in its fight against terrorism.

Chadian forces repelled Boko Haram fighters as the terror group attacked a military position on Barka Tolorom island in Lake Chad province, the army's General Staff said on Wednesday.

It reported a "significant number" of sect members neutralised and equipment recovered, with search operations ongoing. Chadian forces suffered 23 deaths and 26 wounds in the clash.

‘Situation is under control’

The General Staff reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorists and assured Chadians that "the situation is under control."

"Once again, the terrorist nebula Boko Haram perpetrated, last night, a cowardly attack against our Barka Tolorom military base, in Lake Chad province," President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Facebook.

"Faced with barbarism, Chad remains standing, united and inflexible. We will pursue the fight with renewed determination until the total eradication of this threat."

Boko Haram, a terror group based in Nigeria, has repeatedly targeted Chadian positions around Lake Chad as part of its regional campaign.

Chad's military has been at the forefront of multinational efforts to combat the group in the Lake Chad Basin, where attacks have caused heavy casualties on both sides in recent years.