Deadly ambush leaves South Sudan generals dead as battles intensify

[Elisabeth Janaina]

Deadly ambush leaves South Sudan generals dead as battles intensify
February 12, 2017 Nyamilepedia 3 comments
An SPLA-IO tank captured from SPLA-IG during the war in Upper Nile(Photo: file)

SPLA-IO soldiers from special division one inspect a Tank captured
from government forces in Upper Nile(Photo: file)

12, February 2017 (Nyamilepedia) — Deadly ambushes has left two Top
South Sudan generals loyal to President Silva Kiir dead in two
different locations as intense battles rage on between the different
rivals in different locations.

Meanwhile two other Brig. Generals and one Colonel are said to have
perished fighting in frontline around Malakal and Kuek sending
shockwaves amongst the government generals of what lies ahead.

Government spokesperson announced that Gen. Ajith Akuei met his fate
over the weekend on Juba-Nimule road when his convoy came under a
surprise attack by unknown gunmen living him and his bodyguards dead.

It’s not yet clear how the gunmen knew the location and time of the
General’s travel on the road, however the government army spokesperson
blames rebels for the Generals death.

“Rebels ambushed …… killing Brig. Gen. Ajith Akuei who was returning
to Juba after visiting his family in Nimule.” army spokesperson Lul
told media from Juba.

Intense battles raging in South Sudan since last week has left several
top government generals dead from Silva Kiri’s government side
according to military officials from both sides.

Meanwhile intense fighting in Upper Nile has left another Top
government general loyal to Silva kiir dead, Major General Barack Chol
Deng was killed in fighting with rebels around Wau Shilluk area near
the town of Malakal.

Another senior commander Major General Dagech Pajak has been killed in
another ambush in the area of Boro-Madina.

Rebels blame blamed the deadly ambush on the dead commander, according
to the armed opposition spokesperson the government commander Gen.
Dagech Pajak was killed when he tried to attack rebel positions
together with Sudanese rebels.

“The ambush on Major General Pajak was a direct response to the
attempt by the General Pajak and the Justice and Equality Movement
(JEM) to launch an attack on the gallant SPLA-IO controlled
Boromadina.” Brig. Gen. William said in a press statement

Meanwhile intense fighting near Kajo-Keji in Central Equaotira between
rebels and soldiers loyal to President Silva Kiir has left 22
government soldiers dead and dozens wounded, 2 fully mounted Land
Cruisers destroyed and huge number of equipment has been either
destroyed or captured according to Dr Rieks Spokesperson Col. Nyarji
Roman.

“Our great heroes of brigade 3 Division 2B based in kajo keji under
the command of Gen. Lokujo have taught kiir and his JCE lessons that
they will never forget.” Machar’s deputy spokesperson said through
social media