KAPCHORWA, UGANDA: At least 13 students of Sipi Secondary School in Kapchorwa have been arrested and detained for masterminding a school strike that happened on Tuesday, July 12.
According to Police, the strike was triggered by the suspension of two students who were accused of breaking one of the window glasses at the school.
In retaliation, the suspended students instead mobilized others for a strike that saw many school properties destroyed including; the perimeter fence, window panes and classroom blocks.
The administration of the school adds that the rowdy students also blocked the road to the school and started stoning the teachers and residents.
Police led by the District Police Commander, Mr Joseph Bakaleke, intervened to calm the situation and arrested the ringleaders.
“A few students who were given suspension decided to come back and incite others and we have picked a few ringleaders. We are taking them to police to investigate and if possible present them to courts of law for prosecution for causing damage to the school,” he said.
He thanked the community for being alert and identifying the culprits and discouraged those who sell drugs to students.
Mr Johnson Limo, the school head teacher said that they are shocked by what happened.
“Everything happened so fast, it was sophisticatedly planned and we condemn those barbarian behaviours and everyone who took part will be penalized,” he said.
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