Bor police urge churches to abide by COVID-19 measures
Police authorities in the Jonglei State capital, Bor, have called on churches to strictly observe Covid-19 preventive measures during service, warning of stern penalties against those found in violation.
The call comes amidst reports of continued public gatherings at events, including Sunday church services, without adherence to the stipulated prevention measures.
Late last month, the National Taskforce on COVID-19, issued an order banning all forms of social gatherings until 3 March as the country witnessed a surge in cases.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj Monday, Lt. Colonel John Mawut Ngang, the state’s police spokesperson, said they have been enforcing Coronavirus preventive measures at the places of worship since last week.
Jonglei boat accident leaves 2 dead
Two people were killed and six others injured in an accident involving two commercial boats along the River Nile in Twic East County of Jonglei State on Wednesday, police and local officials said.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, John Mawut Ngang, the state police spokesperson, said the fatal accident occurred when the two boats collided at the Marial area along the Nile River of Jonglei’s Twic East County on Wednesday night.
“The incident involved a boat carrying passengers and goods which left Bor for Twic East with an empty boat coming from Fangak County. Reaching Marial, the two collided, killing two people on the spot and injuring six others,” Mawut said.
Police arrest suspect over Bor wrestling fracas
Two wrestlers grapple at the Wrestling for Peace tournament at Juba Stadium in South Sudan s capital, April 16, 2016. (J. Patinkin/VOA)
Police in Bor town of Jonglei State said they have arrested a man for allegedly triggering a fracas during a wrestling match in Bor over the weekend.
On Sunday evening more than 10 people were injured in a brawl following a misunderstanding that erupted during a wrestling match.
The wrestling contest was between the communities of Gwala and Pathyouth of Bor County.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, the state police spokesperson, Lt. Colonel John Mawut Ngang, said calm was immediately restored after the incident and that one man is being investigated for starting the fight.
Jonglei boat fire kills 1, leaves 10 burnt
File photo: Boat carrying fuel to Jonglei and Upper Nile states catches fire - Feb 7, 2014
One person was burnt to death while ten other passengers in a boat sustained burns when a commercial boat caught fire in Twic East County of Jonglei state on Tuesday evening, police said.
“The boat coming from the Duk area was carrying dry fish destined for the capital Juba. While at the Jorwac docking site of Twic East, a woman mismanaged fire while cooking inside the boat and the fire ignited a container with fuel. A man died on the spot, while 10 other people, including 5 children were injured,” Lt. Colonel John Mawut Ngang told Radio Tamazuj.
Christmas: 4 babies delivered in Bor hospital
Dr. Bol Chaw, the medical director at Bor State Hospital, said four babies were born at the hospital on Christmas day.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj Friday, Dr. Bol said the deliveries were successful except and that the babies have been discharged.
“On Christmas Day, we recorded four deliveries, including two baby boys. The final case was that of a woman who gave birth through surgery while in her 28th week. The operation was done to save the life of the mother but the result was a dead fetus. The other four deliveries were successful,” he said.