Police in South Sudan Recover Some Items Looted from Catholic Bishop’s Residence

On June 1, the Police Commissioner in the Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State, Samuel Ajuong Cuar, confirmed that four suspects linked to the looting had been detained by the police in Wau, the capital of Western Bhar-el-Gahzal State. The suspects were expected to be presented before a court “for justice to prevail,” Mr. Ajuong said.

The process of recovering the stolen items "was not an easy job," Fr. Baku said during the June 2 press conference, expressing his gratitude to the security personnel for their efforts. 

"We hope they continue maintaining security in our state and in South Sudan," the Vicar General said in reference to security personnel, and added, "I want to thank God for the wisdom He gave to the people who did the search." 

Bishop Remijio, a member of the Comboni Missionaries, was ordained as the Local Ordinary of Wau in January following his appointment in November last year.

Last month, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Administrator of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese.

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