Authorities in Rumamer County in Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA) confirmed that three Misseriya herders were killed in a cattle raid in Mabok village by a group of gunmen.
This came in a statement from the commissioner of Rumamer County to Abyei FM on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Hon. Ayuel Kiir Chol said that armed men suspected of being from Unity State and Ajak Kuac area of Twic County in Warrap state attacked Misseriya herders in Rumamer County, adding that the attack led to the killing of three Misseriya herders and the injury of another person.
Commissioner Chol confirmed recovery of the looted cows in Ameth Ajiing Duor village in Rumamer County after Misseriya herders clashed with the armed group in Amum Area of Marial Achak boma.
He asked citizens of the county not to be afraid but focus and prepare themselves for the agricultural season.