South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Staff Writer
Authorities in Juba have arrested 623 suspected gang members linked to groups such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers, Black Devils, and others in a significant security operation aimed at curbing street violence and organised crime.
“623 Niggers have been arrested in Juba from the 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers, Black Devils gangs, and others,” confirmed the Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Hon. Paulino Lukudu, on his Facebook page yesterday.
The members, drawn from more than six groups, were apprehended on Tuesday amid a crackdown campaign against gangsterism.
This operation follows the emergence of a graphic video of an assault, allegedly involving around six to eight suspects, which surfaced online and sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice.
Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, police spokesperson, confirmed to the Dawn that seven suspects linked to a gang rape have now been arrested.
“I am glad to report that out of the eight who committed the crime, seven have already been apprehended and are in our custody; only one is still at large, and we are appealing to the public to assist us in locating the perpetrator,” he stated.
On Monday, the former community leader of Duk County in Juba called on the government to take immediate action to address the growing concerns of youth violence and gang activity, particularly on the streets of Juba.
Bol Manyang expressed deep frustration over what he describes as a breakdown of discipline among the youth and a lack of government response.
“Our children are defeating us as parents,” said Manyang. “What is the government doing? We need the government to help us discipline them. As elders, we feel very sorry because our children are out of control.”
The case has drawn national attention, with increasing calls for justice and stronger measures to combat gang violence and protect women and girls across the country.
Under South Sudan’s 2008 Penal Code, rape is punishable by up to 14 years in prison, a fine, or both.
