The number of SPLA soldiers killed in an attack in Bazia payam in South Sudan’s Western Bahr al Ghazal states has reached at least four.
Radio Tamazuj yesterday reported that three SPLA soldiers were killed in an attack by armed opposition forces in Bazia payam.
Wau County Commission Anthony Fada confirmed that the incident took place when a group of SPLA-IO rebels attacked an SPLA vehicle at Gedi area south of Busseri.
He pointed out the military vehicle was burned and at least four soldiers were killed and several others sustained injuries.
The county official claimed that the security situation returned to normal after visiting the area yesterday morning.
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