Wau security personnel on Thursday apprehended the SPLA soldier who tossed a hand grenade at Eastern Bank.
Wau Municipality Mayor Arkanjelo Anyar Anyar on Friday confirmed to the Voice of Hope that the suspect was captured awaiting investigation.
He said the suspect escaped and immediately hid himself in Mapel when he threw the grenade.
Mr Anyar said the wounded people are taking medication at Wau Teaching Hospital and that their situation was normalizing.
Mr Anyar assured that the municipality and security will work hand to hand to reduce crimes in the state.
The Mayor acknowledged the work of security terming it an excellent job done because they brought the criminal to justice.
He called on citizens to cooperate with the government to root out criminals in the country.