01/06/2026
There has been ongoing discussion online regarding CCTV cameras allegedly being installed inside the girls' dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy.
However, a careful review of the available photos and videos suggests that the cameras appear to be mounted along the dormitory corridors rather than inside the sleeping cubicles. The beds visible in some images also seem to be positioned along the corridors, which could be an indication of overcrowding rather than evidence that cameras were installed in private spaces.
Those who attended national schools understand that dormitories are typically designed with designated private areas where students can change clothes and attend to personal matters away from public view.
Based on what can currently be observed, the CCTV cameras appear to have been installed in common access areas for security and safety purposes—monitoring movement, preventing unauthorized access, and enhancing student protection—not for invading students' privacy.
As we continue to mourn and seek answers, it is important that we avoid spreading unverified information or politicizing every aspect of this tragic situation. Facts matter, especially during moments of grief and public concern.
Let us respect the affected families and allow the relevant authorities to conduct thorough investigations and establish the truth.
