South Sudan Police Report Highlights Weekly Deaths
Between 1 and 8 September, South Sudan’s National Police Service logged nine violent deaths and three suicides, Deputy Police Spokesperson Major Lith Wilson Simon confirmed. The incidents spanned several states, underlining persistent micro-level security hotspots despite an otherwise calm national picture.
Foreign Nationals Among Victims
Two of the deceased were foreign nationals. One Syrian was found dead from unexplained causes, while another expatriate reportedly took their own life. Police declined to speculate on motive, pending laboratory and forensic reports expected later this month.
Robberies and Shootings Across States
Separate robberies in Khor Gana, Eastern Equatoria, left two civilians stripped of belongings and saw a child abducted. In Tambura, Western Equatoria, gunfire rattled residents. Lakes and Warrap states registered further shootings, with one suspect already in custody, police added.
Authorities Call for Vigilance
Major Simon insisted the broader security climate remains stable, crediting joint patrols with sister agencies. ‘We urge citizens to relay any suspicious activity,’ he told Eye Radio, emphasising community-police cooperation as the fastest deterrent against isolated but deadly outbreaks of violence.
Regional Relevance for Central Africa
Security analysts in Brazzaville observe that steady policing in South Sudan contributes to wider Central African stability, a priority echoed by Congo-Brazzaville officials. Continued information sharing, they argue, can fortify regional frameworks without undermining national sovereignty or domestic agendas.