AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

THREE DAUGHTERS OF PLATEAU WATER BOARD MD ABDUCTED BY GUNMEN IN JOS . (PHOTO).


 Three Daughters Of Plateau Water Board MD Abducted By Gunmen In Jos 


 Director of the Plateau State Water Board, Engr. Apollos Samchi, have been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen.


They were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Monday during an attack on Samchi’s residence in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area.


A source told security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:53 a.m. on January 26, when a distress call was received that gunshots were heard around Dumac Suites in Rantya.


The attackers also shot the family’s security guard, identified as Benard Makjwan, in the stomach. He was rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, where he is currently receiving treatment.


“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that some armed men suspected to be kidnappers had forced their way into the house of Engr. Apollos Samchi and abducted his three children – Nanlop Samchi, Kyenret Samchi and Favour Samchi, all females,” the source was quoted as saying.


The source added that an investigation had commenced, while frantic efforts were ongoing in collaboration with the military and other security agencies to rescue the abducted girls and apprehend the perpetrators.


When SaharaReporters reached out to the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, he told our reporter that he was not yet aware of the incident.


“I don't have the information yet,” Alabo said.

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