Police authorities in Torit State have confirmed that unknown gunmen ambushed vehicles along Torit Magwi road on Thursday morning but no casualties were reported.
Police Spokesperson Maj. Mathew Ochan Jacob says the attackers shot on five vehicles in Torit West County heading to Imurok Payam.
He says the development Initiative or TDI organization later reported the case to police.
He adds that the vehicle of the State Secretary General was among the cars ambushed. Ochan denies reports that there was Boda-boda rider who was robbed.
He adds that the forces are still following the footmarks of the attackers.
Maj. Ochan urges citizens to remain calm as police commit to bring the situation under control.