By Thaimu T Kamara
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed key administrative and academic facilities at Samu Baptist Secondary School, Kassirie, following an alleged electrical malfunction.
The incident occurred on December 2025, at about 7:30 p.m., sending shockwaves through the Kassirie community in Samu Chiefdom, Ward 210, Kambia District.
According to information gathered, the fire completely burnt down the Principal’s office, Vice Principal’s office, Bursar’s office, the staffroom, and two classrooms, causing extensive damage to the school’s operations.
The Principal of the school, Mr. Foday Mannah Kamara, confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction. He described the incident as a major setback to the institution, noting that critical school properties and vital academic records were destroyed.
Among the items lost were the school brass band, three laptop computers, one printer, and original copies of BECE, WASSCE, and “O” Level results. Also destroyed were hard copies of school and teachers’ files, office tables and chairs, cupboards, and classroom furniture including desks and chairs. Teaching and learning materials, a blue-tooth speaker used for Life and Development Studies (L&DS), school assembly materials, and Oral English examination materials were also consumed by the flames.
Community members reportedly rushed to the scene to help contain the fire, but the intensity of the blaze made it difficult to salvage much of the property.
Speaking after the incident, Mr. Kamara appealed to the government, educational authorities, non-governmental organizations, and well-meaning citizens to support the school in recovering from the disaster. He emphasized that the loss of official examination records poses a serious challenge to both students and school administration.
No casualties were reported, but the fire has left the school grappling with significant infrastructural and academic losses.
For further information, the school administration can be contacted via 034776993 / 075121835 /077836674.