Kotido SS with the help of the Uganda Police Force on Saturday conducted an operation in Um -Um and neighboring villages in an operation to recover school property stolen by community members through the students.
The property being recovered included single seater desks, tables, stools, chairs, decker beds and chairs, among others.
The items were reportedly stolen during Christmas holidays, causing shortfalls in desks and beds majorly for senior- ones and senior- five students.
A student whose name is withheld for fear of reprimand from the school administration told Etoil A Karamoja that the school lost its furniture due to security lapse and negligence.
When contacted, Emmanuel Lokedi, the head teacher of the school confirmed recovery of 20 chairs, 12 beds, and lots of other furniture in the operation carried out on Saturday.
He, however, noted that the school will not take any legal action against the culprits for purposes of harmony with the community.
Our reporter saw several property being recovered from the various homes in Kanawat Trading Centre.
The Director of Studies, Paul Kibuka said the school authorities have embarked on the construction of a wall fence to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
Students of Kotido SS have a history of vandalism. Last year they destroyed and stole 2 CCTV cameras installed for security purposes and attempted to burn a boy’s dormitory.
They cut off the fence from various points to ease free entry and exit from the school.
The school later slapped a fine of 100,000 shillings to the students, especially the senior- six and senior- four students of last year of 2024 for damaging the cameras.
