Unknown gunman on Tuesday evening killed the Paramount Chief of the three chieftaincies of Athoi clans of Rumbek East County in Lakes State.
Chief Apareer Chut Dhuol was allegedly shot dead in his house in Pacong, Good News Radio reported.
Sources say an army contingent was dispatched to Rumbek East County to quell possible inter-clan fights due to the assassination.
The late Chief Apareer Chut is an elder brother to the care-taker Governor of Lakes State Matur Chut Dhuol.
He replaced his father Chut Dhuol Mathiang as the Paramount Chief of Athoi clans after serving for three decades until his death.
Good News Radio could not reach government authorities to comment on the incident.