Students, Watchman Arrested Over Dormitory Fire At Kebabe Secondary School
In a shocking incident that unfolded on Tuesday morning, a devastating fire engulfed a dormitory at Kebabe SDA Mixed Secondary in Bokimonge, Kenyenya, Kisii County, leaving 114 students displaced.
The local authorities have taken swift action, detaining four students and a watchman in connection with the tragic inferno.
Meza Gumbo, the police chief of Kenyenya sub-county, revealed that the fire erupted at approximately 5 a.m. during the students’ morning preps.
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The arrested individuals, all students, are now in police custody and are expected to assist in the ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
Expressing concern over the alarming surge in school fires within the region, Police Chief Gumbo strongly denounced this disturbing trend. It is imperative that authorities address this issue promptly to ensure the safety and security of students in educational institutions.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this unfortunate incident, we remain committed to providing updates on the investigation as it unfolds. Stay tuned for further details on this developing story.
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Students, Watchman Arrested Over Dormitory Fire At Kebabe Secondary School
