Police Officer Shot Dead, Gun Stolen While Guarding KCSE Exam Papers in Turkana ‎

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Turkana County Police Commander, Samuel Ndanyi. ‎A police officer was shot dead in cold blood on Monday morning while guarding Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers in Turkana County.  ‎ The tragic incident occurred at Kang’atotha area, Turkana Central, where officers had been deployed to provide security during the ongoing national examinations. ‎ ‎According to police reports, the slain officer was part of a team assigned to escort and guard examination materials at a local school. Witnesses said the attack happened shortly after dawn when unknown assailants ambushed the officer. His firearm, a G3 rifle, was stolen after the shooting. ‎ ‎Turkana County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirmed the incident, saying the assailants struck before other officers at the examination center could respond. “We lost one of our officers this morning while he was on official duty securing KCSE exam materials. The attackers took off with his rifle. A manhunt has bee...
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15 Killed in SSPDF–SPLA-IO Clash at Government Buffer Zone in Warrap State ‎

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‎Warrap State, South Sudan, 8 October 2025 

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At least 15 people have died and five others wounded in renewed fighting on the border of Athony, a government-designated buffer zone, according to local officials. 

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‎Clash Details & Casualties

‎Twic County Commissioner Mabior Marup confirmed that the confrontation began Monday evening and continued into Tuesday morning. 

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‎Initially, eight soldiers from both sides reportedly lost their lives. 

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‎By the following day, the conflict flared again, resulting in seven additional deaths, bringing the total to 15. 

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‎Among the fatalities: eight SSPDF soldiers, six SPLA-IO fighters, and one civilian caught in crossfire. 

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‎Five SSPDF soldiers were injured and are receiving treatment. 

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‎Trigger & Aftermath

‎Marup attributed the flare-up partly to heightened tensions around the ongoing high-profile trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and eight co-accused.  

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He added that IO-aligned forces, after being driven from their positions, were pushed back, and additional government reinforcements have been deployed to the area.  By Tuesday afternoon, calm had largely returned. 

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‎SPLA-IO spokesperson Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel affirmed that the fighting had erupted between the SPLA-IO contingent of the Unified VIP Protection Force and the SSPDF, though he did not provide further details.  The government, for its part, has not yet released an official statement. 

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‎Athony had been designated a buffer zone under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, intended specifically to prevent clashes by creating separation between opposing forces.  

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This incident marks a serious setback for the already fragile security environment in South Sudan, especially as peace implementation remains stalled and political tensions grow. 

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