Aerial view of Leer town. (Photo: Courtesy).

At least six soldiers including a Bridger General were killed in Tuesday’s fighting involving an SPLA – IO splinter group and forces loyal to Dr. Riek Machar in Leer County, according to Unity State government spokesperson.

David Gai told Eye Radio that soldiers with different ranks sides were killed including Bridger General Nyuon Duol who was loyal to SPLA-IO defector General Simon Maguek.

Unity state Information Minister says the security situation in Leer is relatively calm after the state government intervened and stopped the fighting yesterday.

David Gai spoke to Eye Radio this morning from Bentiu town of Unity State.

“Our security this morning (Wednesday) is calm, the only incident that happened yesterday (Tuesday)  in Leer county between the SPLA-IO and forces allied to General Maguek,

“The security has been contained by the state government and as of early this morning, the situation is calm..

“Yes, there were some casualties, two people were injured from Gen. Maguek’s side and one was killed on the other side of the SPLA-IO.

“Four people loyal to Gen Maguek including Bridger General Nyuon Duol were killed ”

Yesterday early morning, a resident of Leer town told Eye Radio that clashes at Kaigai village reportedly at around 4:00, prompted civilians to flee their homes.

In an interview with Eye Radio, the SSPDF distanced itself from the Tuesday morning clashes involving the SPLA-IO splinter group under General Simon Maguek and forces loyal to Dr Riek Macharin Leer County of Unity State.

The response comes after SPLA-IO accused SSPDF of backing the group that said attacked its base at Kaigai in Leer County this morning.