Author: Baria Johnson | Published: 31 minutes ago
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The Governor of Central Equatoria State and the Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area are considering constructing a fence at the Mogiri cattle market along the Bor–Mogiri highway to improve security and protect cattle traders.
The decision was reached on Tuesday during a meeting of heads of security organs chaired by the Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Tut Gatluak.
Speaking after the meeting, Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil said the move is aimed at addressing persistent security challenges faced by cattle traders traveling to and from Juba.
“We have a large number of traders who bring cattle to Juba, and they have been experiencing challenges. We discussed how to improve this business so that traders are protected when they come and when they return,” Adil said.
He added that fencing the auction area will help regulate access to the market and ensure orderly operations.
“We want the auctioning place fenced so that it is safe for traders and that everyone adheres to the rules and regulations,” he said.
The two leaders also agreed that all cattle traders using the Mogiri market will be formally registered to help identify genuine traders and prevent criminals from exploiting the business.
Greater Pibor Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi said the Mogiri cattle market serves as a major business hub for Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei State, and Greater Pibor, but has been affected by insecurity.
“There has been a lot of insecurity in the area, including attacks and road ambushes. To deter criminal activities, we resolved that the market must be fenced and traders clearly registered,” Boyoi said.
He said the registration process will help security forces distinguish legitimate traders from individuals who take advantage of the market to commit crimes.
Both leaders made the remarks in an interview aired last evening on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).
