Security Council Mandate
Central Equatoria State’s Council of Ministers has instructed police and military units to dismantle the self-styled “Niggers” gang after fresh reports of robberies and narcotics trade unsettled Juba’s calm (State Minister Nyarsuk Patrick).
Officials argue the swift action will preserve public order and reassure residents and investors of the capital’s safety.
Rising Gang Violence in Juba
Deputy Governor Paulino Lokudu earlier announced the arrest of 623 suspected members of groups such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers Gangs and Black Devils, signalling a nationwide push against organised youth violence.
Authorities link the recent flare-ups to competition over drug routes and neighbourhood turf, issues that have occasionally spilled onto Juba’s main avenues.
Multi-Layered Government Strategy
Minister Nyarsuk Patrick said security organs are ‘directed to address all illegal activities of “Niggers” within the city and Juba County until those activities are brought to an end’.
The directive forms part of a broader campaign led by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, who routinely receives weekly briefs on hotspots and resources deployed.
Community Voices and Concerns
Local traders welcome the operation, saying night sales had dipped because patrons feared roaming gangs; youth advocates, however, caution that mass arrests must be paired with rehabilitation programmes to avoid new cycles of violence.
Religious leaders plan weekend forums to urge surrender of weapons and to promote dialogue among rival crews, echoing past initiatives that helped calm the capital after 2023 clashes.
Capacity Building for Public Service
Beyond security, the cabinet examined a policy memo from the Labour Minister seeking structured training to boost efficiency and morale across state institutions.
The framework, once adopted, is expected to streamline recruitment, standardise evaluations and support public servants in delivering quicker services to citizens.