Lakes State Intensifies Security Ahead Of Independence Celebrations The Commissioner of Lakes State police services General Saed Abdulatif Chawul Lom has confirmed to the press that the State Government had laid a tight security plan ahead of the Independent Day celebrations.20 June 2011 Lakes State Commissioner of police General Saed Abdulatif (in a blue cap) [File Photo]By Gabriel Mayom RUMBEK, 19th June, 2011 [Gurtong] - The Commissioner of Lakes State police services General Saed Abdulatif Chawul Lom has confirmed to the press that the State Government had laid a tight security plan ahead of the Independent Day celebrations.
While speaking to Gurtong, General Saed said that, security authorities have been set up to control internal and external threats during the Independent Day Celebration in Rumbek Freedom Square. “There are securities forces assigned to deal with external threats and issues during the celebration,” he affirmed. There are security measures taken to control roads, airstrips, all fuel stations and to monitor internal roadblocks for the entire eight Counties of Lakes State including Rumbek Central County where security patrol is deployed night and day, General Saed confirmed. His said that, “we have set up strict security measures for the State capital. All our security forces are on standby to respond to any threats that may occur due to the recent attacks in the region.” However, General Saed called upon the entire Republic of Sudan and the entire world to come and celebrate South Sudan’s Independence Day on July 9th, 2011. “My message to the people of Sudan and the whole world is that they should join us in celebrating the Independent Day for peace coexistence,” Abdulatif said. The Governor of Lakes State Chol Tong Mayay earlier on approved 1.8 million Sudanese Pounds for the Independence Day celebrations in the State. Governor Tong affirmed that all the Anya-anya One veterans were involved in various committees preparing for the celebration day of South Sudan’s success. According to Lakes State Minister for Physical Infrastructure Mr. Joseph Maker Madit, over 200 dignitaries were expected to join Rumbek for the celebrations. Currently, the Physical Infrastructure Ministry is renovating Rumbek Freedom Square. The renovated structure is meant for the VIPs and a place where South Sudan’s flag will be raised. Lakes State public and government officials will officially open the renovated Guest House and all folklores dancing groups are expected to entertain guests over night during the occasion. Posted in: Home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
