Grade 12 attack reveals ongoing attacks to school

The recent attack on grade 12 students and invigilators of Bishop Leo Secondary in Wewak has revealed that the school and teachers had been enduring continuous attacks by thieves from neighboring communities over the years.

A school staff told NBC News that stealing in teachers' residence happens frequently.

Earlier this year, the school's storeroom was vandalized with school uniforms and merchandise stolen and destroyed.

Give the severity of the recent attack where students' exam was disrupted and students were robbed; police and community leaders are expected to step up.

Meanwhile, the suspects involved in Friday's incident that affected Grade 12 students at Bishop Leo Secondary School, will be handed over police today.

A community leader, Tednol Wally told NBC News that he will be bringing in the 20 who surrendered, to police today at 3pm.

Wali is the ward councilor for Nuigo, one of the neighboring communities of Bishop Leo Secondary School.