Maridi State Minister of Information has dismissed reports of fighting in the area last week.
Last week, Maridi residents reported that unknown attackers ambushed a vehicle in Amaki along Maridi- Rumbek road, Radio Bakhita reports.
The residents said there were clashes between government forces and armed group raising fear of insecurity rocking the area.
Information Minister Peter Saki denies any clashes in the area.
He says the fighting could be in neighbouring states.
Bakhita Radio could not reach the SPLA itself for a comment.
Meanwhile, Minister Saki says Maridi State has received an investment company.
He explains that the company may boost electricity supply in the area.
The minister says lack of fuel has affected frequent supply of electricity in Maridi County.