Six killed, 9 injured in cattle raid clashes in Lakes State – Sudans Post
RUMBEK – At least six folks had been killed and 9 others injured in clashes triggered by a cattle raid in South Sudan’s Lakes State, native authorities stated on Thursday.
The violence broke out on January 1 when suspected armed criminals from Cueibet County allegedly stole 5 cows from Bal-wau village, prompting the cattle proprietor to pursue them, in accordance with Lakes State police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac.
“Fighting erupted when the owner confronted the raiders. Three cows were recovered, but two were taken by the criminals. The clashes escalated, spreading to Gurmaar village,” Mabor advised Sudans Post, including that property injury was additionally reported.
Security forces and conventional leaders intervened to include the violence, and the injured had been taken to native well being amenities.
“Victims from Cueibet County were treated at a primary healthcare center, while those from Rumbek Central County were admitted to Rumbek State Hospital,” Mabor stated.
He confirmed that investigations had been underway to establish and arrest these answerable for instigating the battle, with county officers actively working to revive order.
In an announcement prolonged to Sudans Post, civil society watchdog Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) coordinator for Lakes State Daniel Laat Kon condemned the incident, calling it a setback to peace efforts in Lakes State.
“These clashes undermine recent progress and risk escalating tensions further,” Kon stated.
He additionally pointed to an analogous incident in Yirol East County final week that left 5 folks useless, saying such violence jeopardizes stability within the area.
CEPO urged the federal government and neighborhood leaders to take swift motion to stop additional bloodshed and promote dialogue between the affected communities.
