At least 4 people were killed and three others injured in intercommunal fighting on Wednesday, sparked by a dispute over a bull between armed youths of the Gok Community of Cueibet County and youth from the Rup Community of Rumbek Central County in Lakes State. William Koji Kirjok, the acting minister of information and communication in Lakes State, told Radio Tamazuj that the incident took place in the Ralkou cattle camp in Rumbek Central County. Those days, there was fear that youths from neighboring Panyijiar County in Unity State would come to attack Rumbek North, Rumbek East, Rumbek Center, and Yirol East counties of Lakes State,” he stated. “However, it has not happened and remains a rumor, and the security forces are always vigilant to protect property and lives and to ensure Lakes State territory remains peaceful.”Meanwhile, Daniel Laat Kon, a civil society activist in Lakes State, said it is unfortunate that the two communities resorted to violence. “These are senseless fights, and this has been continuing in Lakes State, and there is a need for calm in these communities, and the new governor needs to come to the state quickly,” he said.