Three students were injured after a Puntland security officer reportedly opened fire at a secondary school examination centre in Burtinle District, Nugaal Region, on Monday.
According to local reports, the officer was among security personnel assigned to provide protection for students sitting the Puntland Certificate Examinations when the incident occurred.
The injured students were immediately taken to a nearby health facility for medical treatment. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the condition of the victims.
Conflicting accounts have emerged about the circumstances that led to the shooting. Preliminary reports indicate that an argument broke out between the officer and some of the students who were preparing to sit their examinations. The dispute allegedly escalated, prompting the officer to discharge his weapon, resulting in injuries to three students.
The incident caused panic and disrupted the atmosphere at the examination centre as students, teachers, and residents reacted to the unexpected violence.
Security personnel from the Puntland Police Command in Burtinle arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and launched an investigation into the incident. Witnesses and other individuals present at the examination centre were questioned as part of the inquiry.
Puntland authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the motive behind the shooting or whether the officer involved has been detained.
The incident has sparked concern among parents and members of the public, who are calling for accountability and measures to ensure the safety of students during national examinations.
Investigations are ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as authorities continue their inquiry into the shooting.
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