Three pilgrims killed in Juba-Nimule road ambush

JUBA – At least three pilgrims have been killed in a road ambush along Juba-Nimule Highway yesterday, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, South Sudan Police Spokesperson has confirmed.

The victims were returning to Juba from Loa after participating in the celebration of the 100 years for the establishment of Loa parish Our Lady of assumption held on Sunday.

The vehicles carrying the pilgrims fell into the ambush just between Aru and Kubi village on Monday morning as they were returning to Juba.

“Yes, a car was indeed ambushed this morning at around 10 AM and as a result, three people died. One was burnt in the car and another person died on the way before reaching the Aru hospital for treatment,” Maj. Gen Justin

Among those killed was a Catholic sister, Mary Abbud as confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Fr.  Samuel Abe.

“Sr. Abbud and some other nuns got involved in an armed road ambush between Aru junction and Kubi in which she and her colleagues were shot at while coming from Loa to Juba on Monday,” Fr. Samuel said in a statement.

This is one of the series of recent attacks on Juba-Nimule High way by unknown armed men who have been robbing, killing, and burning vehicles along the Highway.

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