Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Condemn the Murder of Three Children in Rock City, Juba.

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio Barani Edwardo Hiboro Kusala has join the nation to condemn the killing of the three children at their home in Rock City, Juba over the weekend.

Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Condemn the Murder of Three Children in Rock City, Juba.
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In a statement made by the bishop on the website of Ruru Gene, he said, “My sympathy and prayers go out to the three innocent children, Lydia, Blessings and Nura Edward with their families. This tragedy in our nation is truly heartbreaking, we ask for Gods peace, mercy and harmony upon our country South Sudan.”

The Bishop further said, “The kind of monstrous cowards sneak upon defenseless children and slaughter them in their home which I felt bad about and joined the people of South Sudan to condemn the act in a strongest term possible”

Barani Eduardo Hiiboro, Bishop of the  Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio

The President of the republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir, commenting on the same issue said that he was “shocked and saddened” by the murder of the children and is also shocked by the magnitude of the crime.

President Salva Kiir

The president directed law enforcement agencies to use every tool in their disposal to quickly apprehend and bring the suspect before the law for trial. He also appealed to the public to support in the investigations by providing information to the police.

The killing of the three children shocked the whole nation and globally, people are calling upon the law enforcement and security agencies to find the perpetrator and ensure that justice is done. So far 19 suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of the three kids, according South Sudan police spokesperson, Major General Daniel Justin. The police however, cautioned the public against spreading rumors about the murder the three children.

By; Gabriel Sikindi