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June 24, 2026

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Fresh Twist in Utumishi Fire Case as Court Frees One Student

Fresh Twist in Utumishi Fire Case as Court Frees One Student

The suspects are to face 16 counts of murder charges, even as the case is set to be heard on June 16, setting the stage for further development...

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In the Utumishi Girls High School fire probe, one student has been released after investigations found her not culpable, while eight others remain in detention.

8 students had their detention extended by two days for 16 murder charges.
The Office of the Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approved charges following a review of evidence from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The nine students were linked to the fire tragedy that occurred on May 28, 2026.

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