Two people were killed and one person injured when a grenade exploded in a market in Rumbek town of Lakes State on Tuesday morning.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj the Brigade Commander in Rumbek Gen. Juma Rihan identified the victims as Deng Dharuai and Maguek Mabor, and the owner of the grenade who was injured in the explosion as Juma Kau Thuc.
"When the grenade explosion occurred, it killed two people, and the suspect also got injuries. He is now in Rumbek Hospital receiving treatment and is being guarded by security forces," Rihan said.
Rumbek Municipality Mayor Andrew Mangui Mading said the explosion caused panic in the market.
"The explosion occurred in Rumbek market at Wulu Park when I was in Rumbek market doing an assessment of roads and prices. I heard a heavy sound of grenade explosions which caused serious panic in the market,” he added.
Mangui said he has instructed all security forces in the market to avoid carrying guns and grenades while in public places like the market.
He also noted that the market is calm and business has resumed as usual.