{"id":48775,"date":"2026-10-10T16:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=48775"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:39:16","slug":"clashes-over-70-people-killed-in-rumbek-town-of-lakes-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/10\/clashes-over-70-people-killed-in-rumbek-town-of-lakes-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Clashes over 70 people killed in Rumbek town of Lakes State"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Lodu William Odiya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

At least 71 people have reportedly been killed in armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, according to a government statement.<\/p>\n

In a statement that was released by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, the violence erupted at approximately 4:00 a.m. when armed civilians engaged in clashes, resulting in significant loss of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to preliminary security reports, approximately 71 people are reported to have been killed, although the exact number of fatalities and injuries is yet to be verified,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

Among those killed were four soldiers, including a captain and three non-commissioned officers (NCOs), according to the government.<\/p>\n

The government said it had deployed joint security forces comprising the South Sudan People\u2019s Defence Forces (SSPDF), the National Security Service (NSS), and the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) to contain the violence.<\/p>\n

The forces have brought the situation under control, with Rumbek Town currently under government security control as authorities work to restore normalcy and protect civilians and their property.<\/p>\n

The statement added that four armed civilians had been apprehended and four firearms recovered. The suspects and weapons are in SSPDF custody pending further investigation and appropriate legal action.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government strongly condemns the violence and urges all communities in Lakes State to remain calm, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from acts of retaliation that could further escalate tensions,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The government also extended condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n

Authorities said further updates would be provided as more verified information became available.<\/p>\n

The clashes come amid growing concerns over insecurity and communal violence in parts of South Sudan, where armed confrontations have repeatedly threatened civilian lives, displaced residents, and disrupted daily activities.<\/p>\n

The government has called on communities to exercise restraint and avoid retaliatory attacks as security forces continue efforts to maintain peace and stability in Rumbek Town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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