Candidates sitting for the 2026 BECE examinations at the Holy Family Senior High School Centre in Hamile participated in a sensitisation exercise led by officers of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons as part of the Commission’s public awareness campaign on gun violence prevention.

Under the message theme “Our Safety Matters,” students were engaged on the dangers associated with small arms, gun-related crimes and the growing need for vigilance among young people within border communities.

The sensitization encouraged students to remain disciplined and avoid criminal influences while awaiting school placement, stressing that involvement in gun violence and related offences could destroy promising futures and negatively impact their communities.
Students were also urged to report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies, parents and community leaders, while discussions highlighted the severe legal consequences associated with firearm-related crimes.

A total of 248 students from eight different schools, together with invigilators, participated in the engagement, reinforcing the importance of youth-focused awareness in promoting safer schools and peaceful communities.

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