The police in Yei are detaining three suspects over the death of a young student in Sobe Residential Area.
The three suspects linked to the killing of 16-year old Stephen Duka Lemi include two boys and a girl, Radio Easter reports.
Yei River County Police Inspector, Colonel Jeremiah Makier Nai says they are investigating the murder case.
The student was reportedly killed for stealing clothes of the mother of the suspects, the police inspector says.
Colonel Makier calls on citizens to follow the rule of law in addressing their grievances.
He urges citizens to avoid taking shortcuts for justice, but rather report any case to police for a legal process to take place.
The police inspector was speaking to journalists on Monday in Yei.