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Authorities have confirmed that all students at Nyapui Secondary School are safe following a devastating fire that engulfed part of the school’s boarding hostel in the late hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The fire, which caused significant property damage, was swiftly contained, and no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
The fire affected a section of one of the school’s hostel buildings, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and local authorities.
A spokesperson for Nyapui School reassured the public that all 563 students, who were accounted for, are unharmed. “No lives were lost, and no injuries were recorded,” the school’s statement said.
The Sierra Leone Fire Force, along with local security agencies, emergency responders, and the school’s management, worked together to control the fire and prevent further damage.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to the Sierra Leone Fire Force, security agencies, emergency responders, local authorities, teachers, management staff, and community stakeholders for their swift, coordinated, and professional response,” the statement read.
The school has activated its emergency protocols and is currently addressing the situation, securing the affected areas, and working on restoring the damaged parts of the hostel. Nyapui School has assured parents, guardians, and the public that it is taking all necessary steps to maintain the safety and wellbeing of its students.
“We kindly encourage parents and the public to remain calm and reassured. The safety of our children remains our highest priority,” the school’s administration stated.
In closing, the school reiterated its commitment to transparency and vowed to keep the public informed as recovery and restoration efforts continue.
Nyapui School, located in the eastern city of Kenema, is one of Sierra Leone’s prominent female educational institutions, serving a diverse student body from across the country.
