Conflicting Reports Now Confirmed
Although reports of Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel’s arrest were first announced and later denied on social media, sources close to the dossier have now confirmed that the Vice President has indeed been placed under house arrest.
According to multiple reliable sources within the government and security circles, the order was issued by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Paul Ngang Majok. The Vice President’s security detail and motorcade have reportedly been withdrawn, and he remains confined to his residence in Juba under close supervision.
Mounting Corruption Controversies
This dramatic development comes after a series of controversies surrounding Benjamin Bol Mel in recent weeks, particularly allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement, and influence peddling within South Sudan’s oil sector and state contracts. The Vice President has been the focus of growing public criticism and internal party unease, with calls for greater transparency in the handling of national resources.
While Bol Mel has not publicly responded to the allegations, analysts note that the timing of his detention may reflect rising pressure within the ruling establishment to address mounting scandals that have damaged the government’s credibility both at home and abroad.
Rising Tensions in Juba
No official statement has been released by the presidency or by Bol Mel’s office, but the confirmation from insiders suggests that the situation is both real and politically sensitive. As the country waits for clarity, the air in Juba remains tense. The confirmed house arrest of Benjamin Bol Mel marks a major escalation in what appears to be a widening power struggle within South Sudan’s top leadership.