Heightened Holiday Security in Juba
Uniformed officers fanned out across the capital on Christmas Eve, sealing off known trouble spots and conducting identity checks to protect revellers, police confirmed.
Operation Details and Initial Findings
Major General James Madut Ngor said 100 suspects were detained for alleged disorderly conduct, narcotics possession and carrying machetes and blunt weapons (Eye Radio).
He noted that the sweep brought together police, military police and specialised units working under a single command to curb seasonal spikes in street crime.
Arrest of Sixteen Uniformed Personnel
Sixteen serving soldiers were among those arrested at night checkpoints. “No one is above the law,” General Madut stressed, framing the detentions as proof of internal discipline within the organised forces.
Protection of Minors and Female Detainee
Three minors and one young woman were transferred to dedicated care centres while investigators assess their involvement, the security chief added.
Legal Process Moving Forward
Case files are being finalised, and prosecutors are expected to press charges swiftly. Madut assured residents that transparent judicial procedures will follow, reaffirming government commitment to public order in the capital.