Chad: Ten dead in farmers-herders skirmish 

A violent clash between farmers and Fulani herders left ten dead and dozens injured in the sub-prefecture of Kim, Mayo-Boneye department, in the Mayo-Kebbi East province, according to
Mahamat Abdou Issa, the public prosecutor at the Bongor High Court.

Violence broke out on June 4, 2026, in the village of Selle when a transhumant herd crossed a cultivated field belonging to a young woman.

After she protested, a young Fulani herder allegedly injured her forehead, sparking an altercation that quickly escalated into a confrontation between villagers and herders, resulting in ten deaths
and several injuries.

The clashes on the first day left two dead and two injured on both sides, while two young Fulani men were reported missing. The following day, June 5, around 5 p.m., Fulani herders launched a retaliatory attack on the neighbouring village of Kroup.

Six residents were killed, 219 huts and rooms were burned, and four oxen and three horses were
stolen. In total, the two days of violence resulted in the deaths of ten people, including eight locals and two Fulani.

The defense and security forces deployed in the area arrested 31 people in possession of firearms, ammunition, and bladed weapons.

The suspects will be prosecuted for charges including murder, arson, destruction of property, illegal possession of weapons, criminal conspiracy, assault and battery, and extortion.

The prosecutor indicated that other wanted individuals are still at large and under investigation.

Following a field mission conducted with administrative authorities and security forces, he confirmed that calm has been restored to the troubled areas.

He also called for restraint in comments posted on social media and online media, while
acknowledging the emotion aroused by these events.

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