A late-night attack in the Berbereseb neighborhood of Gambella has heightened concerns over security and governance in the region, following last week’s deadly bus attack. The Berbereseb incident, which occurred in an area largely inhabited by members of the Nuer community, did not result in casualties or injuries, authorities confirmed.

However, the event has intensified public anxiety and renewed calls for decisive government action. Community members on the ground say they fear the latest attack may have been intended to distract from ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend suspects linked to the earlier bus shooting.

Residents argue that the regional government must move swiftly to arrest those responsible for both incidents and prevent further violence.

The regional administration, led by President Alemitu Omod, has faced growing criticism from some Nuer community representatives, who argue that the response to recent attacks has been insufficient. They claim that a lack of clear action risks undermining public trust and could allow tensions to escalate.

Officials and community leaders particularly from the Nuer community must now urge the federal authorities to closely monitor the situation. Detailed documentation of the regional government’s responses about the crisis should be forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister to ensure transparency and accountability.

If you leave criminals on the loose, they will strike again. Therefore, preventing further violence requires strengthened law enforcement and an impartial, efficient security response.

“The killings must stop, and that can only happen when perpetrators are brought to justice,” one community representative said.

Federal authorities have not yet issued a public statement regarding the recent incidents, but residents insist the matter is urgent, stressing the need for coordinated action to restore calm and protect civilians across Gambella