Several members of gangs have been arrested by police authorities on suspicion of murder after a young boy was stabbed to death in Aweil town on 24 December.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, Minister of Information in Aweil State, Andrew Lual Boula, accused the criminal group of involvement in the incident.
The minister pointed out that several gang members have been arrested over the incident, while the police are still searching for other two gang members who are still at large.
“The gangs attacked and stabbed the boy in his head and he passed away. Many groups were arrested over the incident,” he said.
The government official declined to reveal the deceased’s identity.