Crime roundup: Multiple killings, robberies in Juba over the weekend

Motorist shot dead in New Site 

Motorist shot dead in New Site 

A motorist was shot and killed in Juba’s New Site area by unknown gunmen, who then escaped with his bike, according to the man’s relatives.

The incident occurred Sunday and the victim left behind a pregnant wife. 

Man killed in Juba

Unknown gunmen killed a man in his room over the weekend, according to neighbors who heard the incident.

The killer left a message, which read, “We have finished you now.” The man who was killed was a trader selling food items.

Gunmen shoot, rob man

Two gunmen on motorbikes followed a man, shot him in his leg and stole an unknown amount of money from his vehicle, according to eyewitnesses.

The gunmen fired in the air to prevent people from following them.

The injured man was rushed to Juba Teaching Hospital for treatment.

Police seize military vehicle filled with weapons in Hai Referendum

A vehicle full of weapons and ammunition was stopped in the Hai Referendum market Tuesday afternoon, according to eyewitnesses. The military vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, was coming from Lou junction when it was stopped by national security personnel, who were monitoring its movements. 

The driver was disarmed and taken away. Eyewitnesses said he had been ordered to collect the weapons by a general and was delivering them somewhere in Juba.