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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‎SSPDF Soldiers Kill 2 Civilians in Cueibet, Sparking Revenge Attack By Local Youths

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‎Date: October 10, 2025

‎Location: Cueibet County, Lakes State, South Sudan

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‎Cueibet, Lakes State Two civilians were fatally shot by members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Cueibet County late Thursday night, a government official confirmed Friday. 

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The killings triggered a retaliatory armed attack by local youth, resulting in the death of one soldier. 

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‎Sequence of Events

‎According to William Koji Kerjok, the acting State Minister of Information, the incident unfolded after a military officer reported being “surrounded” and requested assistance. 

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When responding SSPDF units arrived, they encountered a gathering of more than 40 armed youth, and an exchange of gunfire ensued. Kerjok said:


‎“In the process, two of these armed youth were killed.”

‎“When the soldiers returned to their base, the armed youth attacked in retaliation, killing one soldier.” 

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‎The state government says the situation is now “contained” and that security forces are actively patrolling the area. 

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The officer who made the initial call (a Major) and the homeowner where the youth had assembled have both been arrested, and a full investigation into the incident has been launched. 

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‎Conflicting Local Accounts

‎Local youth representatives contest the official version. Chol Deng, a youth leader in Cueibet, claims the two deceased civilians were unarmed and dining at around 10 p.m. in their family compound when soldiers, led by Capt. 


Panachuol, entered and opened fire without warning. He also alleges a dispute erupted with the homeowner prior to the shooting. 

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‎Deng further asserts that the youth presence in the town was protective not offensive meant to guard a local chief amid longstanding inter-communal tensions. He identifies the victims as Chol Dut Ruai and his nephew Makuer Yom Dut Ruai. 

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‎Colonel Panachuol is said to be a relative of Rin Tueny Mabor, Governor of Lakes State. 

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‎State Security & Regional Implications

‎Lakes State has been prone to periodic violence tied to cattle raiding, land disputes, and communal conflict. 


‎The government’s declaration that it will investigate "why they are in the town" suggests scrutiny over whether the youth had legitimate grounds to be armed or whether their presence was misconstrued. 

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‎At the national level, this episode underscores the fragile balance between military authority, civilian protection, and community tensions in South Sudan’s volatile regions.

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