The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Luis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday responded to claims that cattle herders had been massacred in Nyolo during a recent cattle raid.
Instead, he described the incident as typical cattle raiding conflict between armed groups, not a massacre.
The attack occurred last week when raiders targeted the cattle camps of Dinka Bor herders in Nyolo Boma, Magwi County. The governor clarified that both the cattle herders and the raiders were armed, making the conflict more of a violent confrontation over livestock rather than an unprovoked massacre.
“The situation in Nyolo was a cattle raid, not a massacre. Both the cattle herders and the raiders were armed, and they knew each other well. They were fighting over stolen cattle.”
Lobong called on the people of Eastern Equatoria to mobilize resources and support the displaced residents of Agoro Payam, Magwi County, who have been affected by violence in the region.
“I urge the people of Eastern Equatoria to contribute food, clothing, and other materials for the displaced community. The situation is dire, and we must help each other. We cannot rely solely on international agencies.”
