{"id":49040,"date":"2026-10-21T13:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49040"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:34:06","slug":"morobo-county-commissioner-urges-calm-after-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/morobo-county-commissioner-urges-calm-after-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Morobo County Commissioner urges calm after shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The caretaker commissioner of Morobo County, Moro Isaac Johnson, has called on residents to remain calm following a shooting incident, dismissing circulating rumours as unverified information intended to frighten civilians.<\/p>\n

According to a statement issued by the county press unit, Isaac addressed residents at Marakaji Centre, assuring them that the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and other organised forces were working to protect civilians and that the situation following the previous night’s shooting was under control.<\/p>\n

The statement alleged that a group of suspected thieves believed to be affiliated with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) invaded Kanyara village and stole nine goats, clothes, and other civilian belongings.<\/p>\n

\u201cA group of thieves suspected to be from the SPLM-IO invaded Kanyara Village and took away nine goats, clothes, and other civilian belongings,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n

The group reportedly entered the village armed during the night, allegedly looting foodstuffs and harassing residents.<\/p>\n

Isaac condemned attacks and criminal activities targeting civilians, calling for an immediate de-escalation of violence and stronger protection for communities that have endured years of insecurity.<\/p>\n

He questioned the purpose of armed movements that fail to protect civilians, particularly women, children, elderly people, and young people, who are often among those most affected by violence.<\/p>\n

The commissioner urged residents to remain strong and cooperate with relevant authorities to restore normalcy and prevent further insecurity.<\/p>\n

He also called for responsible communication, warning against spreading unverified information that could create panic among the population.<\/p>\n

Morobo County has experienced persistent insecurity, with the county press unit alleging that SPLM-IO-affiliated armed groups have disrupted civilian life in parts of the area.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, cattle raids have caused economic hardship for communities that depend largely on livestock and small-scale farming for their livelihoods.<\/p>\n

The statement further alleged that the presence of armed groups in farming areas has limited access to agricultural land, worsening the situation for internally displaced people struggling to meet their basic needs.<\/p>\n

However, the allegations against the SPLM-IO could not be independently verified, and no response from the group was included in the statement.<\/p>\n

The commissioner appealed to all armed actors to respect civilian lives and property and allow residents to pursue their livelihoods without fear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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