Fear and Hope in Juba: 623 Arrested in Battle Against Gang Violence

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‎ ‎Central Equatoria State (CES) security forces have arrested 623 individuals suspected of affiliation with notorious street gangs in Juba as part of a sweeping anti-crime operation across the capital . ‎ ‎The suspects are allegedly linked to high-profile gangs such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, among others. ‎ ‎While detailed profiles of the detainees remain pending, officials emphasize the operation is in direct response to a recent surge in heinous criminal activity including a particularly disturbing gang rape in the Shirikat area of Juba, which sparked national outrage and hastened the crackdown.  ‎ ‎In the wake of the arrests, CES Governor Rabi Emmanuel Mujung has renewed calls for reformatory schools aimed at providing vocational training and rehabilitation for youth implicated in gang activities. ‎ ‎This includes proposals for a holistic strategy pairing enforcement with social and mental health support a key element raised during recent securi...

One (1) Killed and Two (2) Critically Wounded In Yambio Club Shootout.


Unknown gunmen killed one (1) man a national security officer and two others seriously injured in a critical condition as per now.

Mr.  Enoka the state Information Minister said that "Unknown gunman yesterday hid himself and started shooting at a place of disco. And at the place, a national security soldier called Israel Faustino was shot dead."

Mr.  Khamis one of the critically injured person was working as a personal bodyguard to the governor of the state (Gbudue). The other injured was a slay queen identified as Rose who works at the club.

So far no one has been apprehended and thorough investigation is underway by the Criminal Investigation Department of Gbudue State. 

The motive behind the attack is still unclear and no one has taken responsibility of the attack. 

More to follow shortly... 

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