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…]
Lakes state
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…]
High expectation awaits New Rumbek Mayor
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, in a ceremony held at the State Secretariat, presided over the swearing-in of His Lordship Akol Manyang Magom as the new Mayor of Rumbek Municipal Council. The appointment, which bypassed democratic elections, has sparked both congratulatory messages and concerns[Read More…]
Activist tells CES lawmakers to revisit land laws
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Land Alliance (SSuLA) urges legislators in Central Equatoria State to revise land laws for better interpretation and understanding. This follows the rejection of a clause in the South Sudan Land Policy by CES lawmakers, which stipulates that the land belongs to the people.[Read More…]
Salary for 200 teachers frozen
By Gladys Fred Kole Lakes State government has frozen the salaries of over 200 teachers who failed to participate in the teacher’s evaluation examination. The examination is a screening process aimed at assessing the quality of teachers in government schools across the state and has been ongoing since 2023.[Read More…]
Armed men kill police officer in Rumbek
By Yang Ater A police officer identified as Santino Meen Manyuat has been tragically killed in Apet village, Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County. According to police, the perpetrator responsible for the heinous act was a suspended armed criminal from Cueibet County. Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes[Read More…]
Students give ultimatum for lecturers’ payment
By Yang Ater Student Union of Rumbek University of Science and Technology demands immediate payment of salary arrears and allowances to the university’s lecturers. The student’s Union has issued a three-day ultimatum to the National Ministry of Finance. Guild President of the University, Mayay Makur Mayay expressed concern regarding[Read More…]
Girl, 17-year-old commits suicide
By Yang Ater A 17-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging in War-cuei village, Mathiang-kok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State after physical abuse by her brother. According to Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor, the incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM, The police are currently conducting an investigation to ascertain the[Read More…]
Ugandan arrested over wife’s tragic death
By Yang Ater Yang The local authorities in Lakes State have taken a Ugandan man into custody for questioning after the death of his wife, identified as 30-year-old Veronica Acheng, in their home in Guolyar Town. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Mabor, confirmed the incident and stated[Read More…]