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Armed robbery at public primary school

PARAMARIBO – The safety at school is once against a hot topic die to an armed robbery that took place recently at OS Welgelegen.

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The principal and vice principal were reportedly robbed at gunpoint by two robbers who does the scene in a moped. Reports indicate that the two criminals entered the premises before threatening the two people with a gun. They made off with jewelry, money and personal possessions of the victims. The perpetrators are still at large. The armed robbery has shocked the nation because it took happened at a place that is supposed to be a safe environment for teachers and pupils. Parents and teachers expressed grave concern regarding the incident and want to know which measures will be taken by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture to guarantee the safety of pupils and teachers at the nation's schools.