2 dead, 11 wounded in attack on bus along Juba Nimule highway

JUBA — At least two people have been killed and 11 others have been wounded after unknown gunmen attacked a bus traveling along Juba-Nimule highway, officials say.

A health official said three of those wounded are women and were receiving treatment at Juba Teaching Hospital.

“A number of causalities were brought to the hospital, according to a report given to me, two people are dead and then we have 11 getting treatment in the hospital with minor injures except one who is admitted to the ward,” Dr. Anthony Lupai is quoted by Eye Radio as saying.

A survivor said the attackers used AK-47.

“It was a big ambush, we were traveling in 2 Bongo buses and many other vehicles, the attackers used rifles like Ak-47, PKM, and other automatic rifles,” a survivor said.

“They fired at the vehicle until it overturned, injuring several of its passengers. I was left in the vehicle because I’m sick and can’t see well, so people scattered into the nearby bushes and I stayed inside the car with the wounded and others feared dead,” he added.

Police spokesman Daniel Justin said: “We can confirm the attack and our forces are rushing there to contain the situation. We haven’t got the full details of the attack, give us some time, and then we’ll tell you.”