Mbale, Uganda – April 25, 2026 — The Head Teacher of Mbale Secondary School (Mbale SS), Mr. Moses Buyera, has strongly condemned the escalating cases of insecurity affecting students in Mbale City, describing the trend as a serious threat to the safety and academic focus of learners.
Speaking during a recent address, Mr. Buyera expressed deep concern over the growing incidents of student-on-student violence, assaults, and robberies within the city, particularly as students move to and from school.
He warned that such acts of hooliganism risk derailing the progress of education in the region and called for immediate intervention by parents, schools, and security agencies.
The head teacher’s remarks come against the backdrop of a recent high-profile incident in which six Senior Two students from Nkoma Secondary School were arrested by police in Mbale City’s Northern Division.
The suspects were captured on video allegedly assaulting and robbing a Senior Four student from Mbale Progressive Secondary School of a smartphone and cash while the victim was heading home.
The attack, which occurred around mid-April 2026 along Nabuyonga Rise in Kichafu Cell, Namakwekwe Ward, sparked widespread outrage after the footage went viral on social media.
Police spokesperson for the Elgon Region, Mr. Taitika Rogers, confirmed the arrests, noting that the students face charges of aggravated robbery.
The head teacher of Nkoma SS, Mr. Abubakar Kawanguzi, subsequently suspended the involved students, citing violations of school rules, including dodging classes and disrespecting authority.
Mr. Buyera emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and undermines the culture of discipline that schools like Mbale SS have worked hard to build. “Our students should be focused on their studies, not living in fear of attacks from their peers,” he reportedly stated, urging collective responsibility to restore safety in the city.
Residents and parents have echoed these concerns, with some reporting increased cases of extortion, gang activity, and harassment targeting students from various secondary schools in Mbale.
Community voices have called for stronger security patrols around school routes and greater parental involvement in monitoring children’s behavior outside school hours.
The Mbale City Resident City Commissioner George William Wopuwa has previously assured the public that authorities are addressing the wave of insecurity, promising enhanced measures to protect residents, including students.
Mr. Buyera’s condemnation highlights a broader challenge facing urban centers in Uganda, where rapid urbanization and social pressures sometimes contribute to youth involvement in crime.
Education stakeholders are now pushing for collaborative efforts, including community policing in schools and stricter enforcement of rules against students engaging in criminal acts.
As investigations into recent cases continue, parents and school administrators are being urged to instill values of respect and peaceful coexistence among learners.
Mbale SS, known for its strong academic performance and emphasis on discipline under Mr. Buyera’s leadership, continues to position itself as a model institution amid these challenges.
Authorities have appealed to the public to report any suspicious activities involving students to the nearest police station to help curb the rising tide of insecurity.
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