Wunrok Robbery Empties Trader’s Safe
Heavy rain masked the sound of blades cutting tin as a gang slipped into Sudanese trader Musa Sadik’s shop in Wunrok, Twic County. Within minutes, they bolted with more than three million South Sudanese Pounds and a visitor’s bag.
Police Inspector Atem Deng Atem said Sadik fought back, injuring at least one assailant before the group vanished into the downpour. Officers now scour clinics for anyone seeking treatment for fresh head wounds.
Pregnant Woman Hurt in Malek-Alel Assault
Roughly 250 kilometers north-west, in Malek-Alel, another nighttime break-in escalated when a pregnant woman resisted looters. County Commissioner Luka Thel Thel reported she was kicked in the abdomen and later admitted to Aweil Town Hospital.
Ten suspects, all described as local youths, are in custody awaiting arraignment. The commissioner said hearings would proceed swiftly “so that justice can be served”, citing repeated community complaints over rising house raids.
Community Policing Push Intensifies
Security patrols have intensified in both counties, yet officers acknowledge they cannot police every homestead. “We need residents to tip us off early,” Atem insisted, promising confidentiality for informants.
Economy at Heart of Crime Surge
Analysts such as Juba-based economist Jacob Wol argue that surging prices, few formal jobs and porous borders create fertile ground for crime. “Idle hands will chase cash by any means,” he observed, urging investment in agriculture and light manufacturing.
Nation Watches for Broader Security Plan
Central authorities have yet to unveil a nationwide anti-theft blueprint, but interior officials say a review of rural policing budgets is under way. Communities, meanwhile, brace for further storms, fearing that heavy rains may again provide cover for raiders.