The pursuit of knowledge should never come at the cost of one’s life, yet for the staff at Angai Primary School in Kangai Town Council, the classroom has become a place of profound anxiety rather than academic inspiration. In a staggering development that underscores the severity of the crisis in Dokolo District, ten teachers have officially voiced their refusal to stay, pleading with district leaders to transfer them to safer environments. This mass request for relocation is a direct response to a toxic atmosphere fueled by a relentless land dispute that has now spiraled out of control.
The situation reached a terrifying climax following a recent incident involving police intervention and arrests, which shattered any remaining sense of security the staff held. For these educators, the school grounds have transformed into a battlefield. They are no longer focused solely on lesson plans and student progress; instead, they are consumed by the fear of what might happen next as local tensions boil over. It is an impossible burden to expect teachers to provide a quality education when their personal safety is constantly under threat by external conflicts.
This is a wake-up call for the authorities in Dokolo District. When those responsible for shaping the next generation are forced to beg for an exit strategy, the entire community’s future is at stake. The teachers at Angai Primary School are not merely asking for a change of scenery; they are demanding the basic human right to work without fear of violence. If the government and local leaders do not intervene immediately to resolve the underlying land grievances and ensure the protection of civil servants, the school faces an inevitable collapse. We must prioritize the well-being of our educators, for without them, the promise of education for our children remains an unfulfilled dream.