The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) said at least six people, including a police officer, died in different accidents in and around the capital Juba.
Police spokesman Major General Daniel Justin told Radio Tamazuj Monday that they recorded over 40 accidents and affray cases between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
“On 24 December, 4 car and 38 motorcycle accidents were recorded,” Gen. Justin said. “And on 25 December, the police arrested 27 members of the local gangs known as niggers, including 4 girls, in the Hai-Thawra neighborhood during a dispute that occurred among them using knives and machetes.”
He added: “On 26 December, 4 car traffic accidents involving motorcycles were recorded including 9 cases with serious bodily harm, 16 minor cases, and 6 cases of car damage.”
Gen. Justin said the authorities have established a special court to try accident and affray cases in Juba city.
“The juvenile court tries minors less than 18 years of age,” He added and appealed to the citizens of Juba to cooperate with the police and report crimes.