section_path: Aftermath
section_name: Aftermath
paragraph_text: Aftermath
  
  In response to the attack, the Chad National Army blocked all roads leading to the presidential palace, and armed personnel were deployed on the streets. Armored vehicles could be seen in the capital driving towards the palace. As of 9 January, six people have been arrested in connection with the attack, though no specific information was further released. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of 9 January.
  
  Chadian President Mahamat Déby released a statement on his official Facebook page saying he believed he was the main target of the attack and thanked the Presidential Guard for their defense of the presidential compound. In his message he said: "The attackers of this vain attempt aimed to crush me but they were crushed by the bravery, vigilance and courage of the Presidential Guard." He said that the identities and motivations of the attackers were not known, and a full investigation should determine their identities.
  
  Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh posted on his Facebook page, "Nothing serious, no panic; the situation is under control." Abderaman Koulamallah said in a video posted on Facebook "It was a little incident... everything is calm.... This whole attempt at destabilization has been wiped out." The government has launched an investigation as to the perpetrators of the attack and their motivation. The public prosecutor at the N'Djamena Court Oumar Mahamat Kedelaye also condemned the attack and confirmed a criminal investigation is underway to determine any co-conspirators and instigators behind the attack.
  
  The Chinese foreign ministry said it firmly supports Chad's efforts to ensure its safety and stability.