Public Vigilance Requested
Major General Mangar Makeny, Director of Joint Operations Forces in Juba, has appealed for public vigilance over night screening teams operating across the capital (Eye Radio).
Speaking at an Eye Radio Town Hall, he encouraged citizens to report any rude language, arbitrary detention, or excessive force committed by soldiers so that swift disciplinary measures can follow.
Operational Mandate Clarified
Makeny underlined that joint sectors combine police, army, and national security officers who patrol after dusk, flag suspicious movement, and pass suspects to regular police desks before dawn.
Rebranding these units as full-time police stations, he cautioned, would breach statutory limits set when the six sectors were introduced to curb night-time crime without militarising civilian spaces.
Path to Accountability
The general promised that credible complaints trigger immediate hearings in either the police court or the Joint Operations court, forums that include military and security prosecutors to deter impunity.
He added, “Once we verify a case, the sector commander stands trial first; rank will not shield wrongdoing.” Witnesses may contact his office directly or use designated hotlines circulating on community radio.
Urban Safety Outlook
Observers say the call aligns with regional efforts to professionalise security while maintaining public trust. If residents engage, analysts predict improved data on criminal patterns and a quieter nightlife economy in the growing city.