AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at about 10:00pm on Saturday when the youths allegedly approached the victim, accusing him of being responsible for the theft of solar-powered street lights in the area.
The young man, who was later discovered by residents as an innocent indigene of Obukpa, was reportedly beaten severely.
Sources claim that during the attack, the assailants allegedly used iron rods to assault the victim, inflicting fatal injuries.
The young man was said to have died as a result of the injuries sustained.
Following the incident, fear and panic reportedly spread across Obukpa town, with many residents fleeing for safety.
It was further alleged that youths from Amaozara Obukpa involved in the attack have since abandoned the town and gone into hiding in nearby bushes and mountainous areas.
Meanwhile investigation is currently underway.
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