Five people nursing wounds after being shot by rogue police officer

At least five people are nursing critical wounds after a police officer opened fire on dinners in a restaurant over the weekend in Juba.

Maj.Gen Lul Ruai Koang, the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) spokesman  posted on his facebook page that  an officer 1st. Lt. Marial from South Sudan National Police Service ( South Sudan Customs Division) went and had dinner at a Sudanese owned restaurant at Hai Cinema residential area, and refused to pay his bills.

Koang noted that this resulted in a minor quarrel with the restaurant owner, and in unexpected turn of events, Marial left the venue and upon returning in rage opened fire on dinners which resulted in five people sustaining gunshot wounds.

He said that the rogue police officer was immediately arrested by officers from Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), adding that the suspect is currently detained at the police information technology and communication (ICT) headquarters in Buluk.

Koang also noted that investigations aimed at arresting gunmen who opened fire on pedestrians at Seven Day Round About are still underway.

He said that the public will be updated on all the details.