By Correspondent

Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla received a briefing from Terekeka County Commissioner George Wani on the security situation in the county on Wednesday.

According to the press unit in the Governor’s Office, the briefing focused on the security situation in the county and the collaborative efforts between county authorities, security agencies, and local communities to maintain stability in Terekeka.

Governor Jadallah emphasized the need for coordination between security agencies and citizens to effectively address security challenges.

Speaking to the press after the meeting, Wani expressed his appreciation for the governor’s political will and directives to enhance security. He noted that the overall security situation in Terekeka remains calm and stable.

He added, “The Governor directed us to work as a team to efficiently address any security concerns. He also urged close cooperation between the county leadership and organized security forces. I appreciate the Governor for his commitment to meeting our security needs.”

The meeting also covered broader challenges facing the county and discussed state government interventions to enhance governance and service delivery.

The Commissioner was accompanied by the County Executive, the Security Coordinator, and the heads of security agencies in Terekeka County during the briefing.

While chairing the weekly State Security Committee meeting on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Juba, Jadalla assured Juba residents of normal security situation.

Hon. Leon Abe Brown, State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency briefed the press and said that the overall security situation remains calm in the State. He urged the public to disregard rumors and assured that the security is “under control.”

One of the key topics discussed was the issue of public and commercial motor vehicles, particularly rickshaws (tuktuks), which often cause congestion on Juba’s streets. Hon. Abe stated that rickshaw operators have been instructed to ensure smooth traffic flow and avoid blocking roundabouts, especially during evening hours.

“We have found that there’s random blocking of roundabouts especially at Custom area, and Jebel by the rickshaws (TukTuk). We are not chasing them out because we know this is part and parcel of business they are surviving on. But we need a system because these are highways that are for public use,” he said.