The violence erupted in several villages in the Kim sub-prefecture of the Mayo-Kebbi Est Region after a herd of cattle reportedly damaged a farm.

Five other people were injured, and homes in several villages were set on fire during the unrest.

Land conflicts between farmers and herders are common in Chad. According to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, recurring communal clashes resulted in 3,018 deaths and 3,015 injuries across Chad between 2024 and 2025.