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| Bishop Erkulano Lodu Tombe of Yei |
Random gunshots by unidentified soldiers and citizens on Friday that lasted for 30 minutes damaged Christ the King Cathedral and the Parish Hall roofs of Yei Catholic Diocese.
Information received from South sudan said Yei Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev Erkulano Lodu Tombe described the shooting as disorderly and a defilement of the government authority.
He said the government told soldiers to refrain from unnecessary shooting but they paid no attention to their commanders.
Bishop Lodu condemned the shooting in the town and asked the soldiers to keep orders and listen to their commanders.
Bishop Lodu described the act as provocation to the society, warning that if the shooting of the Cathedral was intentionally, it would be an offence against the people of God and the church.
The Catholic prelate questioned why soldiers express their happiness by frightening citizens and defiling authorities.
He cautioned the army to be careful because they are there to defend citizens not to frighten them and defycountry authorities.
Yei Deputy Mayor Silvano Ali said the random shooting wounded one woman at the town.
Source: CRN