Terekeka State announced the death of the Speaker of their Legislative Assembly Fr Prudensio Loku Vitale on Tuesday after battling illness for the last three months.
State Information Minister Philip Lodu Jembeke told Radio Bakhita on Wednesday that plans are underway for the burial.
He adds that state authorities are discussing with family members to take the body to Terekeka State after necessary preparations.
Late Loku died on Tuesday evening at Gudele Medical and Surgical Center in Juba while undergoing treatment.