Western Lakes State government confirmed the killing of an SSPDF soldier of Division Six following clash on Wednesday between civilians and security force at Maleng-Agok.
State Information Minister Benjamin Laat Mathou Radio Good News says the incident happened when civilians attacked and killed division six soldiers and took the gun.
He reports that in response one of the attackers got killed and others wounded, the deceased is identified as Matoc Kon Polic from Infantry Division Six.
Benjamin says one soldier from Military Tiger Division sustained gun shot on his head and now in Rumbek State Hospital for treatment.
Mathou added that minister of local government has been sent by the government to calm the situation down.
Hon. Laat insists that the state government is taking all possible measures to apprehend and bring the culprits to book.
Last week armed civilians killed an SSPDF Soldier from Division five to take a gun from him however; no arrest has been made so far.
Official speak to good news radio in his office on Wednesday.