During the visit, Governor Manytuil extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the June 3 attack and assured survivors that his administration would stand with them during their recovery.
“I will support the people of Panyigai cattle camps, including those currently receiving treatment in Juba. The state government will continue to provide medical assistance until they fully recover,” the governor said.
He confirmed that several wounded victims who were airlifted to Juba on Wednesday are receiving treatment at Gudele Hospital, with medical expenses being covered by the Office of the Governor.
Meeting with cattle camp leaders in Hoporo, Manytuil also pledged compensation for families whose cattle were killed during the attack. He said his administration would provide financial assistance to help affected households rebuild their livelihoods.
As part of what he described as an inclusive governance policy, the governor further directed the immediate distribution of food assistance to residents living in cattle camps across northern Unity State.
The governor’s visit comes in the wake of a deadly raid that left at least 14 people dead, including six children, and injured 23 others.
According to state authorities and local leaders, armed cattle raiders attacked a cattle camp in Oafra, Payangai village, Budang Payam of Rubkona County, about 50 kilometres north of Rubkona town, on Tuesday night.
Local sources said the attackers struck at around 10:00 p.m., with the assault lasting for nearly an hour. The attack displaced dozens of families and resulted in the theft of an unknown number of cattle.
Unity State Information Minister Nyakenya Johannes Keah said authorities had confirmed 14 deaths and 23 injuries. The wounded were initially treated at medical facilities in the oil-producing areas before some were transferred to Juba for specialised care.
State officials alleged that the attackers originated from the Ruweng Administrative Area. However, the claim was rejected by Ruweng Information Minister Salva Nyok, who denied any involvement by communities from the area.
