The Jubek State government have demanded that they take over security of Juba after a security meeting on Tuesday.

The call came after a state government meeting that dealt with insecurity in the capital, stemming from road attacks by armed groups.

“After a discussion about the security of Juba, the meeting resolved that the security of Juba city is to be handed over to the government of Jubek State under the leadership of our Governor Augustino Jadalla Awani,’’ said Salah Bunduki, the State Minister of Information. 

He said if the Jubek State government took over security in the capital, it will ease patrols throughout the city.