Warrap police detain sub-chief for killing brother over cattle dispute – Sudans Post

KUAJOK – Police in South Sudan’s Warrap State have detained a sub-chief accused of killing his brother throughout a dispute over cattle in Turalei Payam of Twic County. The incident occurred on Monday, following a heated argument that escalated into violence.

Colonel Deng Mou, the Police Inspector in Turalei, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, recognized as Riing Mayat Bol, who allegedly shot his brother, Kon-Dok Mayat, with an AK-47. According to Mou, the killing stemmed from a disagreement over cattle possession inside their household.

“We have been pursuing the suspect since Monday after he fled into the bushes. On Tuesday, we apprehended him as he attempted to cross towards Abyei near a place called Nyin-Apoor,” Mou advised Sudans Post in the present day.

The police officer famous that when the suspect was arrested, he was unarmed, claiming to have handed over the weapon used within the incident.

“It is deeply troubling when even community leaders, like chiefs, act lawlessly. As law enforcement, we worked with locals to ensure the suspect was captured,” Mou added.

The dispute reportedly started in Majak-Pagai Boma of Angol-Ruel village, the place the brothers clashed over cattle. Tensions escalated, culminating within the deadly capturing.

Mou urged the general public to resolve conflicts peacefully and abide by the regulation to stop such tragic incidents.

“Acts like this undermine community cohesion. People must remain law-abiding and avoid resorting to violence, especially in family disputes,” he stated.

Cattle are a serious supply of battle in South Sudan, significantly amongst cattle-keeping communities, the place they’re an emblem of wealth and satisfaction.