Friends School Mbale has been closed indefinitely after students run riot on Sunday night after they were denied permission to watch the Spanish La Liga matches.
According to reports, some students were injured in the process. Pictures from the scene revealed the level of destruction caused during the chaos.
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The Deputy Principal’s office was hardest hit as he was accused by the students of issuing order denying them permission to watch the matches.
Speaking after the incident was Sabatia MP Clement Sloy who condemned the incident and confirmed that 11 students sustained injuries.
“I wish to condemn in the strongest terms possible the recent riot at Mbale Boys High School, which resulted in chaos, destruction, and injuries.
Such acts of indiscipline have no place in our learning institutions and must be denounced by all stakeholders in the education sector. Schools are meant to be safe spaces for learning, growth, and character development, not grounds for lawlessness and unrest” he said
He continued by confirming that the injured students were receiving treatment at Vihiga County Referral Hospital as promised to get to the root cause of the problem.
“While disciplinary measures will be taken, we must also be open to understanding any legitimate concerns that may have fueled this unfortunate event,” said the MP
