BOR – Local authorities of South Sudan’s Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) said on Monday a lactating mother has been killed and over 80 herds of cattle raided during Saturday’s attack on Ngoli Boma of Vertet County.
The incident occurred on Saturday night at around 8:00 p.m., when armed raiders—suspected to be from Kapoeta North in Eastern Equatoria State—attacked a cattle camp in Ngoli Boma.
Jacob Werchum Juok, GPAA Minister of Information, told Sudans Post on Monday that attackers killed a young mother who was nursing her five-month-old baby and made away with 89 head of cattle.
“On Saturday night at around 8:00 p.m., armed criminals suspected to be from Kapoeta North entered Ngoli Boma of Vertet County. They stole 89 herds of cattle and killed a lactating mother, leaving her five-month-old baby girl helpless,” said Werchum.
Werchum said youths quickly mobilized and pursued the attacker and managed to recover the stolen cattle after a heavy exchange of gunfire.
“The youth pursued them, and before they crossed the border, they managed to recover the raided cattle. There were no casualties from the side of the criminals,” he said.
He lamented that the attack was part of a recurring cycle of violence and theft that threatens peace and security in the region.
He called on the government of Eastern Equatoria State to intervene and take firm action against cross-border cattle raiding.
“We condemn this act of violence because it undermines the peace and security of our community. We call on the Eastern Equatoria State to stand firm against such acts and advise communities along the GPAA borders to stop cattle raiding.”
He reaffirmed his government’s readiness to protect their people with their livelihoods.
“Our communities remain committed to maintaining peace and protecting our livelihoods and families.”
This tragic incident is the latest in a series of cattle-related conflicts along the volatile border between GPAA and Eastern Equatoria, where frequent raids continue to endanger lives and disrupt efforts toward long-term peace.
