Chaos erupted at Litein Boys High School on Wednesday night after students allegedly went on a rampage protesting over undercooked rice served during dinner.
According to a police report, the situation spiralled out of control following the evening meal, necessitating intervention by law enforcement as the students started damaging school property.
The chaos reportedly began around 9 pm in the school dining hall, where initial complaints turned into widespread unrest. Students then began shattering windows, breaking furniture, and even vandalized the main gate.
Police successfully quelled the riot after hours of engagement, though the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
According to the report, the school administration called the police for help when the situation became overwhelming.
Bureti OCPD Benedict Chirchir and other police officers were forced to use the tear gas to disperse the students.
Chirchir said that they were forced to use tear gas after students engaged in running battles with the officers within the school compound.
"We are still trying to assess the damages caused by the students last night," Chirchir said.
Chirchir said that the situation at the school had now calmed down, adding that there had been no injuries to students or staff during the protest.
He added that he has been invited to an emergency meeting by the school Board of Management to discuss the incident and the cause of action.
This was the second unrest at the institution in the past two years. In 2023, the school closed indefinitely in May after students went on a riot for an unclear reason.
During the 2023 unrest, students also destroyed school property such as the Biometric systems, window panes, and vehicles in the school compound.
The police officers from the Litein Police Station were also called by the management to calm the riots then.
