By Vincent Khonje

Mchinji, November 27, Mana: Police in Mchinji have taken into custody three students from Magawa Secondary School for allegedly masterminding protests by fellow students that led to of vandalism of property belonging to the school.

According to reports filed by police, some angry students on Monday torched the head teacher's office after 21 students were called for a disciplinary hearing for leaving the school campus premises without a permit.

Before the disciplinary outcomes were given, some students organized themselves and petrol-bombed the office.

The office had items whose value was not yet established, including books, shelves, tables, chairs, and other materials.

According to Mchinji Police Public Relations Officer, Sergeant Limbani Mpinganjira, the police visited the scene and identified some exploded bottles suspected to have been used in the arson.

“Police have arrested three students in connection to the case, and investigations are underway to trace the other students behind the act who are still at large,” said Mpinganjira.