20 cattle raiders arrested S. Sudan’s Tonj state
May 3, 2016 (RUMBEK) – At least 20 youth who were engaged in cattle raids were arrested and 400 heads of cattle recovered by authorities in South Sudan’s Tonj state.
“We have about 400 herds of cattle that we have retrieved and they are now in Wathalel waiting to be identified by those who claim to have been raided”, said Manhiem.
“All the cows are been assembled in Wathalel at the headquarters of the payam awaiting screening and identification for rightful owners will take place,” he added.
Manhiem said security operatives cracked down on suspected pastoralists and managed to apprehend 20 youth.
All detained youth are currently being held at Tonj town prison with maximum security.
The arrest comes in the wake of the recent passing of a law sanctioned by the state parliament, which considers criminal cattle raider in possession of illegal firearms.
(ST)