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Eight students were injured in a grenade explosion at a school in Maluana, Manhiça district. The incident occurred during a fight over the grenade, which was thrown by a student. One victim is reported to be in serious condition, and all injured students have been taken to a health center for treatment.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. Eight students were injured on Tuesday afternoon when a grenade exploded at a school in Maluana administrative post, in Manhiça district, about 90 kilometres north of Maputo.
According to Deoclésio Maiela, the head of operations at the Manhiça district police command, the students were injured when a group got into a fight on school grounds over a grenade in the possession of another student.
Maiela explained that one of the victims was seriously injured. However, he did not explain the origin of the grenade.
“One of the students allegedly snatched the grenade from his classmates and threw it at people who were near the Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Secondary School. The grenade then exploded and injured students who were there”, he said.
He added that the victims were taken to the district health center, where they were receiving medical care.
Maluana, located in the Manhiça district of Mozambique, has faced various challenges related to safety in schools. Incidents involving weapons in educational settings raise concerns about student safety and the need for effective measures to prevent violence. The presence of grenades or other explosives in schools is particularly alarming and highlights the importance of addressing underlying issues that lead to such dangerous situations. Mozambique has been working to improve security and safety in schools, but incidents like this reveal the ongoing challenges that remain.
