Africa-Press – Cape verde. The actions of the Escola Segura project registered a 17% increase and will continue to be reinforced, said the Minister of Internal Administration, Paulo Rocha, when addressing the episodes of violence registered in high schools on the island of Sal. The governor also confirmed that security forces made several arrests, including cases of aggression between students, possession of sharp weapons and narcotic substances.
Paulo Rocha made this statement today when responding to PAICV deputy Démis Lobo during the question period for deputies to the Government.
“Having taken stock, the actions of the Safe School project, as I said, were increased, they increased by around 17% and will continue to be reinforced, taking into account this phenomenon that is occurring in Sal”, stated Paulo Rocha.
According to the minister, there were several episodes of violence, including a serious attack inside the Liceu Olavo Muniz, which resulted in the evacuation of a student.
“It was a serious situation, which we all saw in the video that circulated,” he said, adding that those involved were identified and the case forwarded to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Among the reported incidents, police arrested two teenagers for fighting outside the school in 2024, in addition to several arrests for disrespecting law enforcement officers, carrying knives and narcotic substances.
Paulo Rocha also mentioned a recent attack in Santa Maria, on March 7, with arrest and presentation to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The governor highlighted the importance of strengthening security and coordination between various entities, such as the National Police, the Judicial Police, the General Education Inspectorate and the City Council, as well as the mobilization of parents and guardians.
“More community awareness and socio-educational actions were promoted, promoting greater coordination between institutions with criminal responsibility,” he said.
The minister assured that the police have clear guidelines to continue paying attention to the problem and that incidents have decreased considerably, although they still persist.
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