Two Students Arrested After Midnight Fire Guts Agoro Sare High School Dormitory

By Emmanuel Kipkoech

Two students have been arrested in connection with an arson incident that destroyed part of a dormitory at Agoro Sare High School in Oyugis Town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county.

The suspects, both 17-year-old Form Three students, were arrested after they were allegedly identified by fellow students following investigations into the fire incident.

Rachuonyo South Sub-county Police Commander Philemon Saera confirmed the arrests, saying the students are currently in police custody to assist detectives with ongoing investigations.

“The students are currently under police custody to assist with investigations,” said Saera.

The fire reportedly broke out at around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday during the school’s parents’ visiting day. Authorities believe the suspects allegedly sneaked back into the dormitory before setting it ablaze.

Agoro Sare High School Principal Dr. Isaac Okeyo said swift action by the school management, students, and local residents helped contain the fire before it spread to other sections of the institution.

“School management, students, and local residents joined efforts to contain the fire before it spread further. However, the flames completely destroyed Cubicles 04 and 06 of Maangi Dormitory, which has a capacity of 280 students,” said Dr. Okeyo.

The fire reduced beds, mattresses, books, and students’ clothing to ashes. School authorities are yet to determine the total value of the property destroyed.

Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported during the incident.

“Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported during the incident,” Police Commander Saera confirmed.

The incident has reignited concerns over rising cases of unrest in learning institutions, with education stakeholders calling for stronger collaboration between parents, schools, and security agencies to address destructive behavior among students and safeguard school property.

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