Fisherman goes missing in Nyamlel, presumed dead

A 26-year-old fisherman has reportedly disappeared after going fishing on Wednesday evening in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state.

The deceased never returned home and family members have not been able to locate him after he went fishing using a local canoe in a river in Nyamlel.

Akok Nyang Akok, the County Police Director said family members, community members and the organized forces have been unsuccessful in their efforts.

Nyang could not mention the name of the fisherman but said efforts are still underway to find him.