5 dead, 2 wounded in intercommunal clashes in Lakes State
Authorities of the defunct Eastern and Western Lakes States confirmed five people were killed and two others wounded in intercommunal fighting between Rumbek East and Yirol West Counties on Monday.
The five people killed include two soldiers from SSPDF and three civilians.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, the deputy police commissioner of police Brigadier General Makur Dak said the two soldiers were killed in Alualuak while attempting to prevent fighting between Rumbek East and Yirol West Counties youth. I am currently in Rumbek East county headquarters of Aduel waiting for a vehicle to take me to Akot and Alualuak where clashes occurred. Now, I can confirm to you that only five people are still confirmed dead and two others wounded, said Makur Dak.