This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
On October 6, 2019, Njoro Boys High School in Nakuru County was closed indefinitely after students went on a rampage on Sunday.
The decision was made following a consultative meeting between the school management, local security agencies, and education officials in Njoro sub-county.
Njoro Sub County Police Commander Mohammed Huka explained that more than 1200 students went on rampage after police arrested 11 Form Four students who were found drunk outside the school compound.
"The students went on rampage after their 11 colleagues, sneaked out of school and were arrested by the police for being drunk," said Mr Huka.
He added that all students have been directed to go home until further notice as investigations are conducted to avert cases of arson.
According to a security guard at the institution, the rowdy students damaged school property valued at thousands of shillings.
"They broke into classrooms and offices and damaged furniture, they also smashed windows before police from Njoro Police Station intervened," said the security guard.
