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Bull arrested in Rumbek after killing 12-year-old boy

Bull arrested in Rumbek after killing 12-year-old boy

Police in Rumbek town of Lakes State confirmed that they arrested a notorious bull and its owner for allegedly killing a 12-year-old boy in Lakes State. 

The state Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor  Makuach said that the bull was reportedly being used as an ox-plough.

“The killer bull was returning from a farm in the evening, when it attacked the boy, killing him on spot. The boy was taken to hospital for post-mortem and he was taken home for burial, this is the incident we have here in Rumbek town,” he added.

He added that last month, the ram attacked and killed a middle-aged woman in the state.

The notorious ram made headlines around the world after knocking dead 45-year-old Adhieu Chaping by repeatedly pouncing on her.

The deceased reportedly attempted to stand up near the fierce animal when it repeatedly attacked and head-butted her to death.

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