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Speaking to Sudan Post on Wednesday, Mayom County’s Police Director, Colonel Turkey Koang said the violent episode occurred around 10:00AM on Sunday, following a church prayer session in Wangkei Payam.
“A planned retaliation unfolded between two men working on the same road in Payam headquarters. One faction from a sub-clan carried out an attack against another,” Col. Turkey said.
“The motive was pinned to accusations of the deceased’s involvement in the killing of their brother back in 2018. This escalated into a clash between the two families,” he added.
The senior police officer further said that identities of the deceased have not yet been uncovered and said that the killing has resulted in mass migration.
“The identities of both the attackers and the deceased have not been established. Formerly friends, this tragic turn stems from an unresolved case of revenge killing,” he said.
“The individual allegedly killed his friend, triggering a series of migrations to other Payams within Mayom,” he added.
According to Col. Turkey, the lack of identification of both the assailants and the victim has heightened the complexity of the situation, leaving authorities with challenges in establishing the details surrounding this fatal altercation.
The incident highlights the repercussions of unresolved conflicts and the distressing consequences they bring to communities, necessitating urgent measures to address underlying tensions and prevent further loss of life.
The Mayom County Police Director further emphasized the need for swift and effective intervention to curb such acts of violence and ensure the safety and harmony of the community.
