Civil Society Leader Condemns Killing of Yei Student, Demands Investigation

Fred Morgan October 1, 2026 2 min read

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society leader in Yei River County has condemned the killing of a Senior Three student in Yei, describing the incident as alarming and calling for swift investigations to bring those responsible to justice.

The victim, Martin Wani 18 years, a resident of Hai Delib area, about four kilometres north of Yei town, was attacked by unknown armed man at around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday while returning home from the town.

According to reports, the assailants robbed him of his mobile phone before shooting him in the back. He was rushed to Yei Civil Hospital, where he later died in the early hours of Wednesday.

Speaking to Access Radio Via WhatsApp on Thursday evening, Modi Arkangelo, Chairperson of the Yei Civil Society Forum, condemned the killing and urged security authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.

“This is not a good situation. If a young student is killed in such a manner, it is a very unfortunate development. As civil society, we strongly condemn this act. These incidents are claiming the lives of young people, and we call on the police to investigate and arrest those behind these actions,” Arkangelo said.

He also appealed to community members to remain vigilant and support efforts to curb crime, particularly during the night.

“My concern to the community is that we must be vigilant and help one another. If someone raises an alarm for help, let us respond and support each other as members of the community,” he added.

When contacted for comment, Yei River County Police Chief Inspector Major General Yoasa Lujang Kamba said he was attending a workshop and would provide a response later.

The civil society leader’s statement comes only hours after a former Yei River County youth leader Johnson Poru Hillary raised concerns over what he described as the silence of authorities and civil society actors regarding growing security challenges affecting residents in parts of Yei town.