Unity state students eulogize fallen elders

May 5, 2016 (KAMPALA) – Students from South Sudan’s Unity state, currently studying in Uganda, have sent series of condolences to two fallen heroes from the region.

Last week, Dhiaydor Tutroal, the Leek Nuer spiritual leader and Gideon Jageah, a high profile member of Unity state’s traditional court and council of elders passed on.

Kel Tap Jock, the chairperson of the students’ union in Uganda, sent condolences on behalf of the students.

“As a body that represents Unity state sons and daughters in Uganda, we cannot withstand the state of depression we are going through after we received sad news,” he said.

Jock described the fallen leader as “guiding guitars” that fought for the reconciliation and restoration of trust for the peaceful coexistence of the Unity state population.

“We ask God to protect and maintain the few ones who are still surviving for the welfare of our country,” stressed Jock.

The student leader urged members of the union to stay united and ensure they maintain the legacy left behind by the two fallen heroes who stood for justice.

(ST)