The Warrap State Government has announced plans to bolster security forces in violence-hit areas of Tonj North County, following a series of deadly attacks in Akop Payam. According to Caretaker State Minister of Information and Communication Services William Wol Mayom Bol, the initiative aims to contain escalating insecurity in the region. The government's move comes in response to a recent attack in Bundir village, Akop Payam, which resulted in 12 fatalities and 13 injuries.
The attack, which occurred on October 27, 2026, targeted civilians in an area inhabited by the Apuk Padoc and Matik sub-sections of Marial-Lou. The state government has alleged that suspected armed elements from Tonj East-Riem (Abuong) and the Wunlual, Wunkuc, and Macuet sub-sections of Marial-Lou Payam were involved. The government has condemned the violence, with Bol stating that the state is working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
This incident follows an earlier attack in Akop Payam, Tonj North County, where 72 people were reportedly killed and 38 others injured. The attack lasted from Monday morning until late evening, according to a senior state official. Bol condemned the violence, alleging that the earlier attack involved armed groups from Mayom County in neighboring Unity State and parts of Alabek Payam.
The Government of Warrap State, under the leadership of Caretaker Governor Ustaz Angelo Ngot Mayar, has strictly condemned the attacks, describing them as senseless, barbaric, coordinated, and persistent. The violence also led to the burning of Bundir village and several households, with properties looted during the incident. The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the affected communities.
The state government has pledged to strengthen security deployments and pursue those suspected of involvement in the violence. Bol has reiterated that the government is working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators while urging residents to remain calm and exercise restraint as security forces respond to the situation.
The minister has extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. He has also appealed to humanitarian agencies for emergency assistance to families affected by the violence, particularly those whose homes were burned and properties looted.
The government has urged residents to maintain calm and exercise restraint as authorities work to restore security and bring those responsible for the attacks to justice. The incident has highlighted the need for sustained efforts to address insecurity in the region and ensure the protection of civilians.
Key points
- The Warrap State Government has pledged to reinforce security forces in violence-hit areas of Tonj North County.
- The government has condemned the violence and vowed to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attacks.
- The attacks have resulted in significant loss of life and property, with 84 reported fatalities and 51 injuries.
