Soldier kills two, injures three others in W. Bahr el Ghazal state

September 16, 2015 (WAU) – A soldier at the 5th infantry division in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal state shot dead two colleagues and wounded three others.

The incident occurred on Monday as officers prepared to sleep at Girinty barrack in Western Bahr el Ghazal, multiple sources within the military base told Sudan Tribune.

“The officer was known as a mad man but was later on recognised normal until the gun was return to his hand before killing people,” said an officer who preferred anonymity.

“He made a similar incident in Raga county last year where he was deployed but later on was considered normal officer to work in the army,” added the military officer.

It remains unclear, till now, as to what prompted the errant soldier to target colleagues.

Meanwhile, the killer has been detained at Girinty barracks awaiting trial for his actions.

(ST).