Western Equatoria State Governor adjourned Martyrs’ Day commemoration in Yambio over insecurity that claimed five lives of people on Wednesday.
Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro discloses that two motorcyclists were shot dead near Yambio airstrip on Wednesday following a separate incident of three SPLA soldiers killed in Birisi Village of Yambio County, Radio Anisa reported.
He calls for calm in the state, assuring that security organs are investigating the incidents to get perpetrators.
Governor Joseph warns citizens against taking law into their hands.
Yambio Hospital official confirms that four civilians who survived gunshots are under treatment including one lady who was a motorcycle passenger.
The three men say they were attacked on Wednesday night by gunmen in their own houses.
South Sudan Martyrs’ Day is celebrated nationwide on July 30 every year.