Angry youths in Eastern Equatoria State took matters into their own hands when a man suspected of stabbing a 27-year-old medical worker, Victor Lomor, was lynched in Ngauro, Budi County. The lynch victim, allegedly drunk, had threatened women before the medical worker intervened and was tragically stabbed to death. Enraged locals then attacked the suspect, killing him on the spot and mutilating his body.
The Budi County Hospital Administrator, Augustine Lokang, revealed that the incident, which occurred on a Sunday, was only reported the next day due to communication issues in the area. The slain medical worker had tried to flee the attack but unfortunately fell.
Paramount Chief Lino Atiol expressed shock over the incident, emphasizing the gap it left in the community’s health service. Additionally, another man died from excessive alcohol consumption, prompting lawmaker Kokol Michael to advocate for stricter regulations on alcohol in the region.