Grade 12 exam disrupted by armed intruders in Wewak

Grade 12 examinations at Bishop Leo secondary school in Wewak were disrupted today after a group of intruders allegedly entered an examination room and attacked students and invigilators.

NBC News was reliably informed by school staff that the security breach occurred while Grade 12 students were sitting for their Mathematics Examination Paper 2.

According to the information received, the intruders were allegedly armed with guns and wire catapults and damaged examination papers during the incident.

One male student was reportedly injured after being struck by a projectile from a wire catapult and was taken to Boram hospital for medical attention.

Police are now on the ground assessing the situation.

Following the incident, students have protested to the Provincial Education Division over the security breach, while police continue to monitor the situation.

Further details are expected as authorities establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.