Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS)
Office of the President
Date 9th January 2011
Message of condolence from the President and the Government of Southern Sudan to the Damily of the Late Jimmy Lemi Milla, the Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development who Murdered today 9th February 2011
The President of the Government of Southern Sudan, H E. General Salva Kiir Mayadrit, and the entire leadership of the Government of Southern Sudan express their deep sorrow over the assassination of Mr. Jimmy Lemi Milla, Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development who was killed at his desk at his Ministry at 10:30 this morning.
Late Jimmy Lemi Milla was shot dead in his office by a certain Emmanuel David Luga, a member of the Pajulu ethnic group. The killer is a former driver and brother-in-law of the late Minister.
The Government of Southern Sudan conveys their heartfelt condolences and sympathy for the bereaved widow and children of the late Milla.
The Government of Southern Sudan hereby declares a three-day mourning period during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast, on all buildings and locations, starting from Thursday 10th February 2011.
May the Almighty God give solace to the widow and children of the late Jimmy Lemi Milla and rest his soul in eternal peace.
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