Crime roundup: Police officer and shopkeeper shot, vehicle ambushed

The latest news on crime and crime related events in South Sudan:

The latest news on crime and crime related events in South Sudan:

Shootings in Juba

A police officer was shot and killed on Sunday morning between the shops of Hai Gudele 2 bus station, sources told Radio Tamazuj. Two women were reportedly arrested, but the investigation continues. Last week, gunmen shot and killed a man who charges mobile phone in the Tongpiny residential area. No arrest was made.

Commercial vehicle ambushed between Juba and Nemule

Armed men ambushed a commercial vehicle traveling from Nimule to Juba on Sunday, an eyewitness told Radio Tamazuj. The gunmen shot one passenger in his leg after taking his money and mobile phone. The attackers disappeared into the bush, and no arrest was made.