Kiir, governor discuss security situation in Lakes state

April 12, 2022 (JUBA) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor met to discuss the security situation in the area.

Speaking to journalists after Tuesday’s meeting, Mabor said he assured the president of his administration’s commitment to restore normalcy and calm in Lakes State.

He said the police reported minor criminal incidences which were controlled.

The governor urged citizens to desist from fake news and rumours, citing social media reports that he was invited by Kiir to take up the post of army chief of staff.

“These are false news and I urge the people of Lakes State to be calm and be vigilant of the fake information circulating on social media,” stressed Mabor.

During the meeting, H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit commended the governor for improving security in Lakes State and assured him of continuous support, the presidency said.

Intra-communal conflict is rife in many parts of the young nation, especially in the cattle-keeping communities, with cattle raids often leading to violent conflicts.

According to routine reports, inter-communal violence is rampant in most parts of South Sudan due to lack of an efficient justice system in the young nation.

(ST)