Citizens of Saura Boma in Yambio County are worried of the unpredictable security situation.
State Legislative Assembly MP Patrick Angelo Kpakana representing Saura Constituency, says many people want to take refuge in DR Congo because of insecurity, Radio Anisa reports.
He asks the people from his constituency not to leave, but to cooperate with the government in resolving the problems facing them.
People in Saura are complaining of unknown armed people looting and torturing them at night.
Samuel Martin Bangi head Teacher of Maingbangaru Primary School in Saura reveals that the looters also have broken into their offices and stole all materials including chairs and tables.
He recalls that last week robbers looted one of his teachers’ property and left him only with single short and a t-shirt.
The head teacher says the teacher is not able now to go for lessons in the school.
Chief Francis Mokonzi calls on the government to deploy more police forces in the area to protect civilians and their property.
The speakers made the remarks during a joint prayer of the Catholic and Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan for positive changes and development in the area.
During the joint prayers the congregation raised 3,147 Pounds and was handed to Maingbangaru Primary School administration to buy some materials.