United Nations, UN Police commissioner on Saturday urged South Sudan National Police Service to protect lives of citizens.
UNPOL commissioner Fred Yiga told police that it is wrong for more than 80 thousands South Sudanese to be in UN camps within their own country, yet police are there, Bakhita Radio reported.
He stressed the role of police as being protecting people and their property.
Mr Yiga said the UN would change the system of policing in South Sudan to promote democracy, human rights, reconciliation and trust building among communities.
He revealed that UNPOL received reports of South Sudan Police involving in human rights violation in the conflict.
South Sudan Inspector General of Police Pieng Deng Koul admitted police defection to SPLM/A in opposition forces in Bor, Malakal and Bentiu.
General Pieng cautioned police against failing to uphold duties, saying staying of civilians in UN camps is a big challenge to police.