Muslim Congress School Exam Office Set Ablaze by Unknown Individuals
The exams office of Sierra Leone Muslim Congress Senior Secondary School, popularly known as Kissy Mess Mess School, was set ablaze at midnight on Thursday by unknown individuals.
The fire broke out within the school’s compound in Kissy, a neighborhood in eastern Freetown. Residents nearby reported seeing thick smoke rising shortly after midnight.
When some neighbors approached to investigate, they discovered the exams office already engulfed in flames, destroying important documents and other school materials.”
The full extent of the damage caused by the fire remains unclear. However, residents fear that significant records may have been lost in the blaze. Authorities have not made any arrests, and no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or casualties from the fire. However, the incident has caused considerable concern among students and teachers, who fear it may disrupt school activities and affect the safekeeping of important records. The impact on the school’s schedule and preparations remains uncertain.
The school administration has not yet released an official statement regarding the fire. Updates will be provided as investigations continue and more information becomes available.