Security situation is now calm in Tonj after police and the national security exchanged fire in the main market on Wednesday, confirms Minister of Information.
William Wol Mayom, told the press that it was a misunderstanding between the two organized forces in the state.
Wol explains that the government intervened; resolve the issue amicably after deploying SSPDF into the state headquarters to protect civilians.
The clash resulted to injuries of four officers from both sides, the minister discloses.
He assures citizens that the security is calm and both markets are operating normally.
Tonj state police commissioner did not comment over the matter.