By Mirrium Fumulani

Balaka, September 27, Mana: Officer In-charge for Balaka Police Station, Senior Superintendent, Dan Sauten Friday warned students at Balaka Secondary School to refrain from vandalizing school property saying would never condone violent scenes in schools.

The warning has come following the ugly scenes which occurred during the night of September 26 to 27, 2024 after form 4 students went on rampage to vandalize school property.

Over 18 students got injured in the course of the incident that ensued when the form 4 students were up against junior students over food.

Sauten said that, “As long as I am In-charge of Balaka Police, I will not tolerate any misconduct at this the institution. 

“The conflict began when form four students, who traditionally have the privilege of being the first to receive meals, found themselves challenged by their junior students,”

There was in form of damaged windows, torn mattresses and desks were thrown all over in the course of the chaos.

Meanwhile, no student has been punished for their involvement in the vandalism of school property but the authorities warned them never to repeat the acts.

Balaka Secondary School Head teacher, Catherine Gunde, thanked the Balaka Police Officer In-charge and his team for addressing the students saying this was timely intervention.