Attackers kill doctor at healthcare centre in Lakes State

A group of armed youth on Saturday launched an attack on Malek Primary Health Care Center in Lakes State, killing a doctor, a community leader said.

A group of armed youth on Saturday launched an attack on Malek Primary Health Care Center in Lakes State, killing a doctor, a community leader said.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, Manyiel Makuac, a leader of the Rup community, said the attackers also destroyed the healthcare center’s drug store and looted all properties, including food items.

He claimed that the attackers were identified to be armed youth from the Pakam community.

“The person killed was a medical doctor called Til Mathiang Dhelbany. He was shot dead by the attackers and his body was burned,” Makuac explained.

For his part, William Machar Chol, the executive director of former Malek County confirmed the incident. He said the doctor was shot dead by armed youth.