Tonj South Wildlife Deputy Director in Warrap State on Sunday said they recovered November salaries one of his officers attempted to steal from the office on Saturday.
Deng Thuc Majok accused Marjan El Marjan of trying to steal 975 thousand South Sudan Pounds, Don Bosco Radio reported.
He added that El Marjan was on duty when the financial officer brought the money to the office without his knowledge.
The Deputy Director said the finance officer informed him late in the evening that he brought the money for November salary and was stolen from the office.
Mr Majok said the police recovered the entire amount from El Marjan.
He advised the entire Wildlife and other officers not to practice theft.