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 informed by school staff that the incident occurred while Grade 12 students were sitting their Mathematics Paper 2 examination.

According to 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. He was taken to Boram Accident and Emergency for medical attention.

Police are now on the ground assessing the situation and monitoring developments.

Following the incident, students staged a protest at the Provincial Education Division over the security breach.

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