{"id":49622,"date":"2026-11-11T14:43:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49622"},"modified":"2026-11-11T14:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:45:15","slug":"incident-one-child-killed-two-injured-in-an-attack-on-vehicle-near-tambura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/incident-one-child-killed-two-injured-in-an-attack-on-vehicle-near-tambura\/","title":{"rendered":"INCIDENT: One child killed, two injured in an attack on a vehicle near Tambura"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sabri Dibaco<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

One child has been killed and two other people injured after gunmen attacked a vehicle travelling from Yambio to Tambura County in Western Equatoria State on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The attack reportedly occurred at around 4 PM in Nia, approximately 10 kilometres from Tambura, when two vehicles were travelling towards the county.<\/p>\n

In an exclusive telephone interview with the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the caretaker minister of information in Western Equatoria State, Noah Isa Philip, confirmed that six people were travelling in the vehicle when the attackers opened fire, killing a child estimated to be 12 years old and injuring the driver and another passenger.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe child was killed, but the five others survived. The injured driver and passenger were taken to Tambura Hospital for medical attention,\u201d Philip said.<\/p>\n

The identities of the attackers remain unknown. However, Philip alleged that armed groups linked to the SPLM IO could be responsible, citing threats circulated through WhatsApp groups and Facebook warning civilians against using the Tambura road.<\/p>\n

He said messages had also circulated demanding that some prominent political figures and other individuals leave Tambura within six hours.<\/p>\n

Among those reportedly named in the threats were Patrick Zamoi, Jemma Nunu Kumba and Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro.<\/p>\n

Philip described the messages as propaganda, insisting that the individuals were still in the county participating in ongoing political activities.<\/p>\n

He said security personnel were investigating the latest attack and working to address the security situation along the road.<\/p>\n

Philip urged residents to avoid unnecessary movements during evening and late-night hours, warning that travellers could become targets of armed attacks.<\/p>\n

The Sunday incident is not the only reported security concern along the route.<\/p>\n

Philip also disclosed that, several weeks earlier, workers involved in fibre-optic installation were abducted along the Tambura\u2013Nagero route near Bandala.<\/p>\n

According to him, four vehicles carrying eight workers were reportedly taken to an unknown location. One driver was released to travel to Wau to collect money after the captors allegedly demanded payment.<\/p>\n

He said the whereabouts of the remaining workers were still unknown at the time of the interview.<\/p>\n

The continuing insecurity raises concerns about civilian protection, road access and the movement of people and essential services in Western Equatoria State.<\/p>\n

The attacks are also taking place as political activities and party primary elections continue in different parts of the state ahead of the anticipated general elections.<\/p>\n

Western Equatoria has experienced security challenges along some roads and in parts of its counties, affecting civilian movement and economic activities.<\/p>\n

The latest reported attack near Nia highlights the risks facing travellers, particularly those using routes connecting Yambio, Tambura and neighbouring counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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