BOR – A man in Bor town of South Sudan’s Jonglei state has been arrested by the police authorities there after allegedly stabbing his sister to death, Jonglei state police spokesman Major Majak Daniel, said.

According to the state police mouthpiece, the victim identified as 20-year-old Amor Mawut Yol was stabbed by her brother identified as Matong during a family fight in which two other people were wounded.

Amor later on succumbed to injuries at Bor Hospital on Friday morning.

“The incident happened on Thursday night by 9pm and when it happened, the boy was with his mother and the cousin’s brother. The three victims were rushed to Bor State Hospital and shortly the lady passed away,” Major Majak said, according to Eye Radio.

He said that the culprit has been arrested and is behind bars and was also taken to the hospital to for examination to tell if he has a history of drug influence.

“Police are suspecting this issue of gangs in the town and they are investigating. He was taken to the hospital to be examined whether he has a history of drug influence and police are waiting for the results,” he added. - Sudans Post