Mega Fm & Agency
Authorities in Amuru District plan to hold bilateral discussions with their counterparts in South Sudan’s Magwi County to address the growing wave of cross-border crimes, particularly cattle raids.
The proposed engagement follows repeated incursions by armed cattle rustlers from Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, who have been targeting livestock owners in Atiak Sub-county, especially in Okidi Parish.
According to security officials, more than 200 head of cattle have been stolen by the suspected South Sudanese raiders in recent months.
While some of the stolen animals have since been recovered, authorities say the persistent attacks continue to threaten the livelihoods of residents.
Amuru Resident District Commissioner Geoffrey Osborn Oceng told Mega Fm in an Interview that the discussions will focus on establishing joint border security monitoring and improving collaboration between the two countries’ security agencies.
The latest initiative comes amid growing concern among security agencies over increasing cross-border criminal activities along the porous Uganda-South Sudan border.
The Fourth Infantry Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori, however said efforts to establish joint security mechanisms have been hampered by unresolved border disputes and the complex security situation inside South Sudan.
