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NSS disowns summons, arrests suspects

By William Madouk

Internal Security Bureau of National Security Service (NSS) has disowned fabricated documents, claiming to summon high-ranking government officials for questioning over corruption.

At a press conference yesterday, David John Kumuri, Director of Public Relations for the NSS Internal Bureau said the documents were fake.

He stated that the forgeries are intended to tarnish the reputation of the NSS and create confusion, adding that the NSS is a respected institution and would never resort to such tactics.

He also confirmed the institution has apprehended those responsible for sharing the documents.

“As a matter of necessity and clarity, this document is entirely fake and unofficial, designed principally to mislead and tarnish the image of the service and discredit its long-standing reputation,” he stated.

Although the NSS is legally permitted, under Section 13(13) of the NSS Act, to summon and investigate suspects and potential witnesses, Kumuri noted that they did not summon any constitutional post holders but rather a few suspects.

“In this context, the ISB Anti-Corruption Security Division did issue summons to suspects but not to constitutional post holders,” he explained.

Kumuri indicated that the document was leaked to the public by individuals hostile to the state, aiming to create internal divisions among leaders.

“In response, the NSS has conducted extensive internal investigations into the leakage, resulting in the apprehension of several individuals who are currently detained and undergoing intense questioning,” he reported.

However, the NSS spokesman did not disclose the number of people arrested but mentioned that search and crackdown are ongoing.

“The service is working tirelessly to detect and combat any destructive activities by any organization, group, or individuals, whether foreign or South Sudanese, both inside and outside the country. All those involved who are still at large will be held accountable,” he added.

Kumuri urged the public to disregard the circulating documents and to distance themselves from such malicious activities, which are intended to undermine the NSS’s code of conduct, distort its image, and destabilize peace and security in South Sudan.

The leaked documents circulating on social media alleged that the NSS Anti-Corruption Division had summoned high-profile government officials, including Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Adut Salva Kiir, Mr. Kon John Akot, Puot Kang Chol, Louis Lobong, and Dr. Chol Deng Thon.

 

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