Herdsman killed, over 4,000 cows raided in Uror County
A herdsman was killed and about 4,500 cows stolen in an attack carried out by armed bandits on a cattle camp at the outskirts of Pieri Payam in Uror County, Jonglei State on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Tang Chatim the acting county commissioner told Radio Tamazuj Sunday that, “Kajethar cattle camp near Pieri town was attacked by the criminals on Saturday afternoon, killing one herder on the spot, while the rest escaped unhurt. The attackers also went away with about 4,500 cows.”
He condemned the attack, but that the county is calm despite the incident.
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.
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.
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Police in the Jonglei State capital, Bor have confirmed the expulsion of two Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) bishops from the state over the weekend, citing security concerns.
Bishop Gabriel Kuc of ECSS Kongoor Diocese and his Wangolei Diocese colleague Bishop Zechariah Manyyok Biar arrived Bor Saturday morning, prompting a chaotic scene at the Bor airport as security apparatus tried to expel the two bishops.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj Tuesday, Lt. Colonel John Mawut Ngang, the state police spokesperson, said they had to expel the two bishops Saturday because they defied a government order banning any ECSS bishop from going to Jonglei until the ongoing leadership dispute is resolved, saying their presence would incite violence among the faithful.
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.