South Sudan’s army says they plan to deploy 450 joint troops including police, military and national security forces along the Juba-Bor road to secure the route from frequent attacks by unknown gunmen.

SPLA spokesman Lul Ruai Koang told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that their forces are ready to be deployed along the Juba-Bor road to safeguard the road users.

This move comes after reports of attacks along the same road for several times.