Authorities of Tonj North County in Warrap State issued an order banning movement with firearms in the town especially in the market places.
The ban is aimed at minimizing rampant insecurity in the county and to improve relationship between law enforcement agencies and the community, Don Bosco Radio reported.
Tonj North County Commissioner Marko Awuoc Kuot on Thursday warned firearms holders that anyone found carrying guns in the market places would be arrested.
He said the proliferation of small firearms in the hands of civilians was a major cause of insecurity in Tonj North County.
Commissioner Awuoc mentioned that crime prevention was not only the duty of police but a collective responsibility involving the entire community.
He recommended that disarmament in the state should be done at once for all the counties.
He called on the community to help identifying criminals to achieve a crime-free society.
Commissioner Awuoc testified that crime rate in Tonj North County reduced following awareness campaigns conducted by partners on dangers of small arms and the tremendous roll played by law enforcement agencies.
He said the ban will be extended to all the nine payams of the county.