Ngauro Town Council in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State has said it has resolved to ban the movement of firearms within the town as part of renewed efforts aimed at strengthening peace and security in the area.

The resolution was reached during a meeting held on May 13, 2026 between Ngauro Town Council authorities and Kraal youth from Mahirya Boma to discuss insecurity, cattle raiding, and violence affecting communities within the area.

Ngauro Town Council Town Clerk Lopoyok Augustino Jervase said the initiative is intended to promote peaceful coexistence and restore stability among neighboring communities.

The meeting brought together community leaders, women representatives, and youth leaders, who discussed ways of addressing criminal activities and preventing further violence in the town council.

According to the Town Clerk’s office, Kraal youth leaders expressed readiness to reconcile with neighboring Toposa youth and pledged to cooperate with government authorities in maintaining peace and curbing criminal activities.

Jervase condemned what he described as senseless killings and warned residents against carrying firearms within the town. He urged young people to embrace peace, unity, and development for the benefit of the wider community.

He also encouraged communities to promote peaceful interaction and free trade with neighboring groups in order to attract development opportunities to the area.

The meeting further resolved to restrict the movement of cattle within the town and encouraged residents to report crimes through lawful channels.

Participants also agreed to expand peace dialogues to other areas, including Hilanya and Hibongorok, as part of wider community reconciliation efforts.

The Town Clerk called on residents to participate in the upcoming May 16 celebrations as directed by Louis Lobong Lojore, Governor of Eastern Equatoria State.

Jervase also announced a traditional cultural event scheduled for May 17, 2026, which will bring together Didinga and Toposa communities as a symbol of reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.