Civilian Killed in Ambush on Juba–Yambio Highway as Insecurity Concerns Rise

A tragic incident has been reported along the Juba–Yambio highway after a civilian identified as Benty Samuel Josphate, a 40-year-old resident of Yambio and father of nine, was killed in an ambush in Western Equatoria State on Tuesday.

According to family accounts, Josphate was travelling in a timber transport convoy headed toward Juba when armed attackers struck between Jambo and Lui at around 10 a.m. 

The convoy was reportedly moving through a section of the road that has previously experienced sporadic insecurity incidents.

Relatives said they learned of the attack after Josphate’s wife received a phone call informing her that her husband had been shot during the ambush. His body was later found inside one of the convoy vehicles following the incident.READ FULL STORY.