SPLA deploys to secure Juba-Nimule highway

The army has stepped up patrols along the Juba-Nimule highway hours after an ambush on a passenger bus.

The bus belonging to the Friendship bus company fell into an ambush this morning between Amee and Moli in Eastern Equatoria state.

Army spokesperson Colonel Phillip Aguer says the attack was orchestrated by a gang led by a one Martin Kenyi.