The acting minister of information Culture, youth and sports in Tonj state on Monday confirmed that one soldier was killed by unknown gun men between Gok state and Tonj road.
Don Bosco Radio Reports that Deng Madut Deng says the incident happened 20 kilo meters away from the town.
He states that the deceased was coming from Rumbek heading to Tonj when he encountered the ordeal.
The body of the late man identified as Alfred Makur Makoi was from division three section of the military.
The speaker made the remarks in an interview with radio Don Bosco on Monday in Tonj.