Gen. Akec Tong Aleu during his reception into office|Photo by Lou Nelson

The National Security Service (NSS) has dismissed as false and defamatory an online publication alleging that the Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB), Gen. Akec Tong Aleu, was involved in a mining agreement in Tonj South’s Agugo of Warrap State.

Speaking to journalists this afternoon (29th June 2026) in Juba, the NSS accused an online tabloid, of publishing what it described as “false, unsubstantiated, propagandist, and conspiracy theory” claims intended to tarnish the reputation of Gen. Akec, Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs Adut Salva Kiir, and the security institution.

According to the Spokesperson for NSS-ISB-, David John Kumuri, the statement follows a June 28 publication by an online blog alleging that Gen. Akec, Adut Salva Kiir, and other individuals had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local leaders for mineral extraction in Agugo Payam, Tonj South County.

The NSS categorically denied the allegations, stating that the Internal Security Bureau has no mandate to engage in mining activities.

“As you are all aware, NSS officials perform their duties under the jurisdiction of the NSS Act, 2014 (amended 2024). Mining is not part of its mandate as a security sector institution,” David Kumuri said.

Kumuri further clarified that any assignment undertaken by the Director General outside his official responsibilities can only be authorized by the President through a Republican Order.

The security service also denied claims that Gen. Akec had met community leaders or chiefs in Tonj South County to discuss mining or sign any memorandum of understanding.

The NSS warned that individuals behind what it described as misinformation campaigns could face legal action under the recently enacted Cyber and Computer Misuse law.

John said its experts and technocrats are using technological forensic tools to identify those responsible for the publication and similar online content.

“Once identified, they shall be apprehended, thoroughly investigated, and arraigned before the court for the law to take its course,” he added.

The NSS urged the public to refrain from spreading information that it says undermines or defames individuals and institutions, and instead promote constructive public discourse.

Eye Radio was unable to independently verify the claims made in the original publication. The allegations have been denied by the National Security Service.