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...

Juba - Nimule: Two People Killed and Two Others Injured In A Road Ambush.


Two people were killed, and two others injured in a road ambush along the Juba-Nimule highway. 

The travelers were among seven passengers heading to Juba on independence morning yesterday, when the Toyota Noah they were in, came under attack in Orobe village, Lowa Boma.

Pageri county commissioner, Emilio Igga says the attackers sprayed their vehicle with bullets at close range. 

Igga says the injured were rushed to Nimule health facilities for treatment and security has been stepped up in the area.
The incident comes amid increased reports of attempted robberies along the same route.

More to come shortly... 

Comments

  1. Seriously that's so bad I just left there on Monday and the place looks nice with people around it ..our lives are in the hand of God

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  2. Something needs to be done to get down such attacks

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