Long-distance transport operators have raised serious concerns over rising insecurity at the Nimule border crossing between South Sudan and Uganda after a Kenyan truck driver was injured in a violent attack while waiting in a queue on the night of Friday, April 17, 2026.

Taking it to their X handle on Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has said that the incident arose when the trucks queued at the congested border point, which is a major trade and transport route connecting Kenya to South Sudan. The driver, belonging to a train of heavy commercial vehicles, was said to have been attacked by unknown assailants even when they were in the queue.

“Another driver, another attack. A Kenyan driver was injured last night at the Nimule border, South Sudan, while in the queue. As others came to help, the attackers broke into their trucks and robbed them. @SouthSudanGov, beef up security at Nimule,” LoDDCA stated.

According to the association, all was hectic as the assailants came in, unleashing their own fury on the Kenyan driver and proceeding to attack other vehicles. During the commotion, some of the truck drivers who came to help the injured colleague were also targeted. The assailants are said to have broken into several trucks and stolen items, leaving drivers stranded and traumatised.

The association has greatly denounced the incident, calling it a disturbing growth in insecurity along the route. They have urged the South Sudanese government to quickly step up security at the Nimule crossing, which is a vital entry point to regional trade.

A call for security beef-up

Transporters have also urged the Kenyan and South Sudanese governments to collaborate to secure the border region, such as through increased patrols and enhanced surveillance to guard drivers and cargo.

The Nimule border has reported a few cases of crime against truck drivers in the past, and this poses concerns to the logistics firms and trade stakeholders in the region. Players in the industry caution that lack of security may continue to affect supply chains and create higher costs in the transportation of goods into South Sudan.

Following the latest attack, drivers using the route have now called on the government of South Sudan to beef up security in the area.