Major Kerbino Yai Pazale, SPLA-IO Sector Two Spokesman, told Sudans Post that 2nd Lt. Chuong George Gatthuoy Thak, son of SPLA-IO Sector Two Deputy Commander George Gatthuoy Thak, died in the collision on June 1 while returning from Tor Parieng.
Tor Parieng is located on the northeastern border of Unity State, near Ruweng Administrative Area’s Parieng County.
“The SPLA-IO Sector Two with deep regret announces the passing of Second Lieutenant Chuong George Gatthuoy Thak,” Pazale said.
“He was fatally injured in a vehicle collision while returning from a mission to Ruweng Junction, near Tor Parieng. A National Security Service vehicle was involved in the accident,” Major Pazale narrated.
He called on both Ruweng and Unity State authorities to investigate the incident.
“The SPLA-IO Sector Two calls upon the Ruweng administrative authorities and the Unity State government to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident,” he added.