JUBA, Nov. 24—South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered 150 soldiers to secure the Jebel residence of former spy chief General Akol Koor Kuc, confiscating his phones and restricting access to him. The deployment follows a deadly clash Thursday night at Akol’s Thongpiny home, which left four people dead, including a schoolgirl and a lawyer.

A senior intelligence officer revealed that Akol was relocated Friday by Chief of Defense Forces General Santino Deng Wol after Kiir’s orders were delivered personally. The move was reportedly prompted by security concerns following the Thongpiny incident, which sparked fears of escalating violence in Juba, a city scarred by conflicts in 2013 and 2016.

Gen. Wol assured Akol of continued protection by his 11-member personal guard but requested Akol’s phones for safekeeping under Kiir’s directives. “Gen. Akol complied with the order and moved to Jebel, where his phones were surrendered,” the officer said.

Later, 150 soldiers, including 100 from the elite Tiger Division and 50 from Military Intelligence, were deployed to Akol’s Jebel residence under strict “red alert” conditions, heightening security. The forces reportedly act under direct orders from Kiir and other top officials.

The deployment has raised concerns about Akol’s treatment. Family visits have been barred, and Akol’s communication restricted. His isolation prompted accusations that official statements claiming his freedom are misleading.

Independent access to Akol’s residence has been requested to verify his conditions amid growing scrutiny from South Sudanese citizens and international observers.