Police in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged gang rape of two teenage girls in Wau early this week.

According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Santino Udhol, the incident occurred in the Aweil Jadid residential area, where two girls aged 14 and 15 were reportedly attacked by a group of men on March 30th.

He said the police emergency response unit, 112, received the report and responded to the scene, rescuing the victims.

The police official said a coordinated operation was later conducted, leading to the arrest of five suspects.

He said “During investigations, the suspects confessed to the crime. They are currently being held at the Special Protection Unit police station as further investigations continue.”

Lt. Colonel Udol said the police service has strongly condemned the incident and reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order.

He said residents should remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies while encouraging the public to report any suspicious activities through official channels and avoid spreading unverified information.

 Udol said additional security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful and safe Easter holiday across Wau and the entire state.