Nimule Shootings: What is Happening in Nimule?

July 5, 2015 (SSB)  —-  Since 4am, there is no more shooting. The shooting started at about 1:30am on Sunday….not far my from house. I was awakened by the loud sound of AK47. Three to four shots went off — from one gun according to my little military experience.

After about 10 minutes, while I was now guessing what was happening, sounds of guns came from Malakaya suburb. I made phone calls there and I was told some gunmen attacked a check point. After another few minutes, several shots were fired from Malakaya again and a thick smoke arose. Three trucks are set ablaze.

Then back to my suburb, gunshots started again and Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) followed. Another RGP, another one and yet another (about four loud explosions). You can imagine what the women, kids and the entire suburbs were bracing for. Fleeing. Well, we made coordination and concluded that it was futile to flee because one may fall into another ambush. We held back.

We are now told that one policeman is injured (not live threatening). The gunmen are unknown. Investigation will reveal more.

Nimule is calm now.

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