Angry Students At Endindeni Community Day Secondary School Clash With Staff, Demand Meat and Fish in School Menu

Information reaching this publication indicates that students at Endindeni Community Day Secondary School in Mzimba went on a rampage last night, damaging school property following disagreements over the type of food they were being served.

According to reports, the chaos erupted after students demanded that the school management stop serving them soya and vegetables, insisting that the meals be replaced with fish and meat to reflect the recent increase in boarding fees.

Police were called to the scene to restore order and fired teargas to disperse the rioting students. About 20 students have since been arrested, while several others are still at large.

The students are reported to have vandalized computers, window panes, stationery, and other property in the administration block during the unrest.

Northern Region Education Division Manager Jennings Kayira confirmed the incident and said the school has been temporarily closed to allow investigations to take place.

Mzimba Police spokesperson Maria Banda also confirmed the arrests and added that more students may be taken into custody as investigations continue.