By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested two young men in connection with the death of a young man in Rumbek Central County hospital. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac explained the incidents. “An unidentified group of people beat a young man with a[Read More…]
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Court orders MP to pay 7 cows for adultery
By Yang Ater Rumbek Central County Court has ordered a member of state parliament to pay seven cows and expenses of 548, 000 SSP and 200, 000 SSP respectively, for committing adultery. Mr. Luka Agok, a member of parliament, representing Yirol West County (SSOA) in Lakes state Legislative Assembly[Read More…]
Three killed, over 500 cattle raided
By Yien Gattour Mead A violent raid in Panyinjar County, Unity State allegedly launched by a group of armed youths from Lakes State, resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and approximately 519 cattle taken. Additionally, one-person sustained injuries during the incident. Tap Mark Diu, the information director[Read More…]
One killed in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater At least one person has been killed and 80 herds of cattle were stolen in Malueth Payam of Rumbek North County, Lakes State. County Commissioner Samuel Mabor Deng confirmed said the targeted attack occurred in Yar village, located within the Manuer section. He said the assailants,[Read More…]
Two killed in Rumbek North Clash
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed in a clash in Rumbek North County, Lakes state according to county authorities. The incident involved armed youth from Tonj East County in Warrap State and Rumbek North County. Commissioner Samuel Mabor Deng of Rumbek North County explained[Read More…]
Two wildlife officers killed in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Two dedicated wildlife officers have been shot dead in Along-bek area, Among-piny Payam of Rumbek Central County, Lakes State early Thursday morning; the police confirmed. Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the Lakes State spokesperson said that ‘armed criminals’ from neighbouring Panyijar County in Unity State were responsible[Read More…]
Crocodile attacks Awerial women
By Yang Ater Yang Health authorities in Awerial County of Lakes State are treating three people attacked by a crocodile while they were fishing in Gel River. The victims, Ayen Malith, 30 years and Mabor Majuec, and a young boy are currently receiving treatment at Awerial County Hospital for[Read More…]
SPLM-IO State Secretary refutes defection claim
By Yang Ater Yang SPLM-IO Secretary in Lakes State, Alek Malaak Atem, has refuted claims that she has defected to join the SPLM party. Speaking to the media, she categorically denied the allegations and reaffirmed her commitment to the SPLM-IO. “I want to make it clear that I have[Read More…]
Suspect arrested over Police officer’s murder
By Yang Ater Yang An armed man who fled after suspecting him of killing a police officer in Cueibet County, Lakes State, has been arrested, authorities said. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said Criimnal Investigation Department (CID) personnel arrest of the suspect in Machar-kitab. The police[Read More…]
Four police officers under arrest over negligence
By Yang Ater Yang Four police officers have been arrested in connection to escape of four suspects from custody at Lakes state, Rumbek Central Police station. The escape of the suspects on 7th of this month, has been attributed to negligence of officer at the central police station, on[Read More…]
Two killed, 2 missing in Lakes State Road Ambush
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed and two others are missing after a road ambush in Lakes State. The state police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said on Sunday at 4:00 PM a group of bodaboda riders and fish traders fell under attack by[Read More…]
Lakes State pledges to implement 35% women quota
By Yang Ater Lakes State Government has assured women of 35 per cent positions in all institutions would be reserved for women to ensure their representation. Speaking during the celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, the state governor, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor highlighted the role women play in[Read More…]
Police arrests gang members in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State capital Rumbek have arrested several individuals following gang violence in the town, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the state police spokesperson confirmed. He explained that on March 3rd, a young man was attacked with a panga (machete) in the town market. “Police[Read More…]
Police probes four over shooting of girls
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested four individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl and the wounding of another 13-year-old girl in a cattle camp last week. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the further arrest of three[Read More…]
Police officer arrested over shooting spree
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State have apprehended a police officer, Sergeant Matur Majok Makuer, following the reported shooting of two teenage girls in Dhiei cattle camp on Thursday. Dut Manaak Akuot the Commissioner of Rumbek Central County confirmed the arrest to No.1 Citizen[Read More…]
Police officer shoots two girls
By Yang Ater Yang A tragic incident shocked Rumbek Central County, Lakes State on Thursday, when an off-duty police officer shot two young girls, leaving one dead while the other injured. Lakes State police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac (in picture above), identified the officer as Sergeant Matur Majok[Read More…]
Lakes State starts polio vaccination
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State, in collaboration with health partners, have launched a four-day campaign to administer the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (NOPV). Dr. Jacob Akocpiir Achuoth, the Lakes State Minister of Health for, emphasized the importance of the campaign. “Polio is a serious disease, especially for infants,[Read More…]
High prices pinch Rumbek residents
By Yang Ater Yang Residents of Rumbek Town, Lakes State, are grappling with soaring commodity prices, amid runaway inflation across the country. Food and other essential items have become significantly more expensive in Rumbek market causing hardship for residents. This has raised concerns among authorities. Over the weekend, Lakes[Read More…]
One dead, seven injured in road accident
By Yang Ater Yang One person was killed, and seven others were injured in a road accident on Thursday evening in Awerial County, Lakes State. Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday. He said that a commercial vehicle travelling[Read More…]
Police officer killed in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang A police officer was killed on Thursday in an attack on a police post in Cueibet County, Lakes State. The victim, identified as Sergeant Major Bol Marual Gum, was stationed at the Malou-pech Payam police post. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac[Read More…]