Audio By Carbonatix
Six bodyguards for South Sudan’s Vice-President James Wani Igga have been shot dead and another two wounded after their convoy was ambushed by rebels, his spokesman Kalisto Lado has told the BBC.
Mr Wani was not in the convoy when it came under fire at his home village of Lobonok, south of the capital, Juba, on Wednesday evening, Mr Lado said.
A vehicle the bodyguards were travelling in was destroyed and burnt by rebels from the National Salvation Front (NAS), he added.
The group has not yet commented.
Mr Igga is one of five vice-presidents in South Sudan. He is in charge of economic affairs.
South Sudan gained its independence from the north in 2011, but has been plagued numerous conflicts.Article share tools
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Morocco strike late to overcome 10-man Black Starlets
4 minutes -
Nyaho-Tamakloe calls on Kurt Okraku to resign amid Black Stars struggles
9 minutes -
Societe Generale Group agrees to sell Ghana subsidiary to Attijariwafa Bank
18 minutes -
Accra: Fire breaks out in North Industrial Area at Avenor
24 minutes -
Measure food systems progress not only by productivity but also ability to deliver healthy diets – AGRA
39 minutes -
Black Stars: Seven years of decline while hashtagging love
51 minutes -
Today’s front pages: Thursday, October 1, 2026
52 minutes -
Gov’t to suspend GH¢1 D-Levy on diesel for October and November
1 hour -
Fire destroys belongings in Akweteyman apartment
2 hours -
Baffour Awuah to turn himself in to EOCO today – JoyNews sources
2 hours -
Government identifies payment discrepancy holding up teachers’ strike resolution
2 hours -
BoG signals no FX intermediation for October as GoldBod plans $1bn support for banks
2 hours -
When share ownership becomes personal: The African mindset of the Dangote IPO
3 hours -
Why MFWA Legal Fund matters to Ghana’s democracy
3 hours -
Fuel prices to rise from October 1; diesel could hit GH¢19.60 – COMAC
3 hours