National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi confirmed the arrest yesterday, saying they were still investigating the
incident. Mararike is expected to appear
in court this week.
“Police have picked a suspect in connection with the assault
of learners at Chemhanza High School,” he said.
“Twenty three pupils who are alleged to have been assaulted
made a police report and by yesterday (Tuesday) police had picked up the
school’s deputy head.” Asst Comm Nyathi said they received reports that on
January 16, one of the pupils was told by the school matron to go to Mararike’s
office and upon arrival, she was beaten up.
“Reports are that she was beaten on her back and a science
laboratory pipe was used,” he said. “The pupil told her mother about it, and
the mother made a police report. “On January 18, 22 other pupils made a police
report against the suspect. We are currently investigating the incident.”
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Mr
Taungana Ndoro condemned the assault of learners, saying it was inhumane.
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is
concerned about the assault of pupils at Chemhanza High School allegedly by
school authorities and strongly condemns such inhumane disciplinary measures on
our learners in a complete violation of Section 68A (5) of the Education Act as
per Education Amendment Act of 2020,” he said.
Mr Ndoro said disciplinary measures must be moderate,
reasonable and proportionate in the light of the conduct, age, sex, health and
circumstances of pupils concerned. Herald
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