More than 200 officers from the SPLA-IO security organs have switched allegiance to the SSPDF, citing leadership frustrations and concerns over escalating violence.
Capt. Alison Lokule, speaking on behalf of the defectors, said they decided to join the SSPDF to help maintain stability in South Sudan. Col. Joseph Amanda, also known as Alias, criticized SPLA-IO leadership for failing to assign positions to officers after their training, which he said was a major factor in their decision to leave.
National Security Service (NSS) spokesperson David John Kumuri confirmed the defections, assuring that the officers had been received and integrated into the security forces.
“We have welcomed them, and their safety is guaranteed,” Kumuri stated.
Via Hotinjuba
