{"id":24003,"date":"2024-04-24T11:43:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T11:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=24003"},"modified":"2024-04-24T11:46:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T11:46:24","slug":"lakes-state-condemns-cattle-raids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/24\/lakes-state-condemns-cattle-raids\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakes State condemns cattle raids"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Yang Ater Yang<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lakes State government condemns an attack by armed youth on Luanyjang community in Tonj East County, Warrap State.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The attack on Sunday on War-liet village left three people dead, six others wounded, and over 900 cattle stolen.<\/p>\n

Lakes State Information Minister, Paul Cabiet Ayang said security agents are pursuing the raiders, in bid to return the stolen cattle.<\/p>\n

“We strongly condemn the attack,” Minister Ayang said. “The perpetrators are being pursued, and the raided cattle will be returned to their rightful owners in the Luanyjang community.”<\/p>\n

The minister clarified that in a separate incident, cattle owners from Luanyjang, who were pursuing raiders, mistakenly clashed with military, stationed at Maper in Lakes state.<\/p>\n

“There were casualties but details are still under investigation. Wounded soldiers from the clash are currently receiving treatment at Rumbek State Hospital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Warrap State Confirms Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warrap State Information Minister William Wol Mayom confirmed the attack and the number of casualties.<\/p>\n

“The situation is calm, Tonj East County Commissioner is on the scene to de-escalate tensions. Unfortunately, the raiders escaped with the stolen cattle.” Minister Mayom said.<\/p>\n

He emphasized collaboration between Lakes and Warrap states to address the issue.<\/p>\n

“We are working closely to bring peace to our communities,” he continued. “Community dialogue and increased security presence on both sides of the border are crucial steps.”<\/p>\n

Both ministers acknowledged challenges, including the scattered nature of grazing areas during the dry season and a lack of trust between communities and deployed security forces.<\/p>\n

“A long-term solution is the construction of a road between Pakam and Launyjang,” the minister said. “This would improve government access and response to inter-communal violence.”<\/p>\n

The two ministers also highlighted the need for community dialogue and disarmament to address the presence of unauthorized arms in civilian hands.<\/p>\n

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