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Authorities in N’Djamena quarantine animals after suspected illegal slaughter raid

June 3, 2026

By Kawther Abuelgasim Obeid Sharfi

Authorities in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, carried out a late-night operation on Wednesday after receiving reports of suspected illegal slaughtering in the city’s 10th district.

The raid, led by the district mayor alongside municipal police and local officials, uncovered dozens of animals in poor condition, prompting immediate public health measures.

Authorities said they found 104 cattle and 47 goats at the site, while four bulls were reportedly removed before security forces arrived. The animals have since been placed under quarantine as investigations continue.

Officials have warned residents against purchasing or consuming meat from unknown or uncertified sources, stressing the potential health risks linked to unregulated slaughter and distribution.

Djinodji Solmengar

Djinodji Solmengar

Djinodji Solmengar Rodrigue is a journalist with MRTV English, Chad’s first English-language media outlet, where he led English-language news coverage at its launch. Based in N’Djamena, his reporting explores political, economic, and social developments, with particular attention to everyday realities, informal sectors, and cultural life. His work also extends to football and broader societal issues, approached through field reporting and in-depth storytelling. Beyond reporting, Djinodji regularly conducts interviews focused on education, including the teaching of English in Chad, as well as conversations (with AFROTRONIX, to name a few) on culture and music. He is also active as an English–French interpreter, working alongside international media professionals. In this capacity, he recently supported and interpreted for a delegation of foreign journalists, including BBC representatives, during the PND Chad Connexion 2030 mission. Alongside his professional practice, Djinodji is pursuing a PhD, with research centered on the presence of China and Russia in Africa as portrayed in selected Commonwealth online media. His academic interests lie at the intersection of media, geopolitics, and discourse analysis. Earlier in his career, he taught English and authored a Master’s thesis examining the contextualization of English language teaching in Chad, reflecting a sustained engagement with educational challenges and policy.

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