Two teachers from Ayara Primary School in Pakwach district have been arrested after being found drunk during class hours.
Richard Thopacu, a primary five teacher, and Pascal Omara, a primary seven teacher, were arrested on Tuesday. Michael Ocama, the deputy head teacher of Ayara Primary School, said that Omara sought permission to allegedly go for treatment at a nearby health center but ended up at a local drinking joint.
The school was alerted by some concerned community members that the teachers had become a public nuisance. Pakwach district inspector of schools, Maxwell Atia, says that the two teachers had previously been reported to his office for overindulging in alcohol during class hours.
Atia further noted that the notorious behavior of the teachers has created significant gaps in the school’s operations.
The suspects have been charged with neglect of duty, and their files have been sent to the Resident State Attorney for legal advice before they appear in court.
