President Salva Kiir joined mourners at the residence of
the lateLt. Gen Bior Ajang Duot on Wednesday.
“Late General Bior Ajang was a freedom fighter, a leader,
and a strategic thinker whose historic contributions will be remembered by
generations,” writes the Office of THE President in a statement.
Bior died of a heart attack on Tuesday night, according to
Gen. Aguer Panyang, former army spokesperson.
He said that the Lt. Gen. Bior, who was also the
chairperson of Twic East Community, had just taken shower when he collapsed and
died.
Thousands of mourners, including other senior government officials and relatives congregated at the late’s home in Juba.
These included Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng, Dr. Majak Agoot, and Deng Alor.