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Juba – Al-Wadi Newspaper
H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, chaired an ordinary meeting of the State Security Committee on Tuesday, dedicated to addressing the issue of public spaces in Juba reportedly seized illegally by individuals.
The meeting took place at the Munuki Block Council premises, in the presence of senior government officials. Several key resolutions were made, most notably the launch of official efforts to reclaim public property and address the growing problem of cemeteries being converted into residential areas.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Hon. Leon Abe Brown, stated that the committee also reviewed the operations of certain associations such as the Bodaboda Association, whose roles often overlap with those of local government authorities. He added that the Juba County Commissioner and the City Mayor were instructed to prepare detailed reports identifying cemeteries currently occupied by residents, as a step toward finding practical and sustainable solutions.
“Some cemeteries have been turned into homes. We need to know who is living there and why, so we can make informed decisions on how to proceed,” the minister said.
Hon. Abe reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to upholding law and order and called on the public to cooperate fully with security agencies to maintain peace and stability.
Following the session, the Governor toured the offices of the Munuki Block Council, where he met with Juba City Council staff and reviewed ongoing operations.
The Governor noted that the overall security situation across the state remains calm, despite a few isolated incidents currently being addressed by the relevant authorities.
