Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, the Spokesperson of South Sudan National Police Service speaks to Eye Radio on Tuesday 9th Aug 2022. [Credit| Charles Wote/Eye
Police authorities in Juba have urged residents to remain calm following reports circulating among members of the public about increased security deployment in parts of the capital.
Police Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Justin Daniel told The Radio
Community that the general security situation in Juba remains calm and that
there is no cause for alarm.
He explained that what is being observed is part of routine
police operations, including ongoing internal preparations and refresher
training for officers as the country approaches the election period.
“We are gathering our forces this morning, and this is
normal. The general situation is calm. People should feel at home, there is
nothing. This is our routine work. We have a lot of engagement these days.
We’re conducting some refreshment trainings for our forces,” Daniel said.
“Because December is just at the door. So, we are preparing
ourselves because most of the duties will be on the police to make sure that
our elections are conducted peacefully.”
Meanwhile, SSPDF Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said
he had received multiple inquiries from media houses regarding the reported
deployment but had no confirmed information at the time.
“I have no information, but I’m waiting for my boss. My boss
[CDF] is in a meeting. I have received a lot of calls from media agencies
regarding the same issue [deployment]. I want to bring it to his attention, but
he’s still in a meeting,” Koang said.
Despite public concern and reports circulating about security presence in some areas, police have reiterated that the situation in Juba remains calm and under control, urging residents not to panic or disrupt normal activities.
