Eastern Equatoria State Governor has denied a media report about a new rebel group controlling Idolu police post along Torit-Kapoeta road.
The story is false, Louis Lobong Lojore reassures citizens, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Lobong briefs the press in a conference on the security situation in the state.
A new rebel group identified as South Sudan Armed Forces claims having taken three policemen hostages.
Governor Lobong dismisses the claim.
He says what he knows about along Torit-Kapoeta highway was a robbery case.
Lobong also denies reports about SPLA committing atrocities in Magwi and Pageri areas in the state.
The alleged atrocities include rape, torture and killing of women.
He warns against media propaganda for war to divert attention of South Sudanese from peace commitment.
Media reports indicate arrest of some civilians by the government forces during an operation in Magwi County.