Seven suspects to be arraigned over Utumishi Academy dormitory fire that killed 16 students

Seven suspects linked to the Utumishi Academy fire that left 16 students dead will be arraigned tomorrow. In their statements, the girls reportedly told detectives that they were protesting a change in the examination calendar, the school’s decision to charge them for a cultural event, and alleged peer influence after a neighbouring boys’ school went on strike. Investigations have also revealed that the plan to torch the dormitory was conceived at 9pm and executed three hours later, as captured by CCTV cameras.