Drama unfolded in Litein after students from Litein Boys High School went on strike.
The unrest began when the students were denied the chance to watch the much-anticipated English Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown riot,leaving the entire community in shock.
According to reports,the boys grew restless after being told they could not watch the football game.
Anger and frustration spread among the students, leading them to stage a violent protest within the school compound.
What began as disappointment over football turned into an overnight crisis.
The chaos did not end there.Later in the night a group of boys attempted to invade the neighboring AIC Litein Girls’ Secondary School.
Their sudden move caused panic among the girls, who feared for their safety.
Screams and confusion filled the air as police officers and school staff rushed to the scene.
Authorities managed to intervene swiftly before the situation worsened,but the motives behind the attempted invasion remain unclear.
Parents have been urged to check on their children following the incident.
Community members are deeply concerned about the growing trend of unrest in schools,especially when minor issues like watching a football game can spark such serious disturbances.
While no major injuries were reported,the attempted break-in left the girls traumatized and raised serious questions about student discipline and school security.
The Ministry of Education is expected to investigate the matter further,while parents and teachers are calling for stricter measures to prevent such dangerous behavior in the future.
What was supposed to be a normal weekend turned into a night of fear and chaos in Litein All eyes are now on how school authorities and police will ensure such an incident never happens again.
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