No.: H.K/PS/05/022
23rd February 2022
PRESS STATEMENT
TRADER KILLED IN ARMED ROBBERY NEAR GARDOOD NYAMA, SUDAN
On 2nd December 2022, Mr. Musa Ali was killed and other passengers robbed by
six (6) armed
robbers while they were travelling from Gardood Nyama to Elzaafaya. The case
was reported by
the passengers at Gardood Nyama police but, police did not respond.
On 2nd December 2022, Mr. Musa Ali was travelling with other passengers from
Gardood Nyama to
Elzaafaya village after attending the weekly market. Along the way, they were
obstructed by six (6)
armed people putting masks on their faces. They robbed them of their money,
smart phones and other
valuable items under gun point. Due to the dispute with the armed robbers, they
shot him (Mr. Musa
Ali) twice in the abdomen and head. Mr. Musa Ali died instantly in front of the
other travelers. The dead
body was taken back by the passengers to Gardood Nyama where the case was filed
at police office.
Thereafter, the dead body was taken for burial. Up to date police did not carry
any investigations.
Mr. Musa Ali (35 years) is a trader (mobile vendor). Gardood Nyama is a border
village between South
and North Kordufan States. Elzaafaya is a village in South Kordufan State/ Nuba
Mountains in a
distance of 35 km southwest of Gardood Nyama
HUDO Centre is very concerned about the security situation and the
safety of civilians in conflict areas
and calls upon;
·
Police in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains to execute their duties
responsibly and to
immediately investigate this case.
·
The prosecutor in South Kordufan/ Nuba Mountains to ensure that there is rule
of law.
·
The security committee in South Kordufan state to dissolve and disarm militias
and ensure the
safety of civilians.
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