According to police reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM in Turalei Payam. The assailants violently attacked Lual, tied him to a tree, and slit his throat while he attempted to protect the cattle at the Machar-amuol cattle camp.
Twic County’s Inspector of Police, Brig. Gen. Geng Mayen Makuacdit, described the raid as sudden and shocking.
“The attack on Wednesday night caught us off guard. In Machar-amuol, the raiders drove away cattle, killed one person by tying him to a tree and cutting his throat, and robbed two others of their valuables, including mobile phones and a motorbike,” Gen. Geng stated.
He added that a separate incident involved another motorbike rider being robbed, with one victim receiving treatment at Mother Teresa Hospital in Turalei.
Police reports indicate that the raiders targeted two grazing areas: 157 cattle were stolen from the Ciel-abiel grazing area, and an additional 78 were taken from the Machar-amuol cattle camp. Gen. Geng condemned the attack as “heinous and deeply troubling,” emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures in vulnerable areas.
He highlighted hotspots like Machar-amuol, Mangok-amuol, and surrounding grazing lands as frequent targets for cattle raids, calling for the deployment of additional forces to deter future attacks.
Cattle raiding remains a persistent challenge across South Sudan, particularly in Warrap State, where such incidents often spiral into cycles of violence and revenge.
Local authorities have struggled to address the issue effectively, leaving communities vulnerable and prompting some to take matters into their own hands, further escalating tensions.
Gen. Geng stressed the importance of proactive measures, including increased patrols and collaboration with local leaders, to break the cycle of raids and retaliatory violence that continues to destabilize the region.
