Eight senior four Students arrested over violence at Kigezi High School

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Eight Senior Four students of Kigezi High School in Kabale District have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence during the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations.

Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime said the suspects are being detained at Kabale Central Police Station as investigations continue.

The arrests follow a mini-strike at the school in which windowpanes and a CCTV camera were allegedly destroyed. Tumushime said police responded swiftly and efforts to arrest additional suspects were ongoing.

He added that police deployment at the school had been maintained to restore order and prevent further disruptions, warning that a small group of students should not be allowed to interfere with learning.

Meanwhile, headteacher Abraham Akampurira said the arrested students were among 11 learners suspended on Monday after allegedly attempting to escape from the school over the weekend.

According to Akampurira, the students appeared before the school disciplinary committee, which resolved to suspend them. However, they later returned and allegedly attempted to disrupt school operations, mainly targeting security guards.

Senior Four candidates began their UCE examinations last week, but the affected students have not yet completed their papers. The Nile Post understands that the school will make arrangements for them to complete the examinations.

Source: Nile post UG​