Sobral: Ceará government reinforces security and the Ministry of Education offers federal support.

Agency Brazil Authorities and politicians have spoken out about the shooting attack, on the morning of this Thursday (25), that left two students dead and three injured in the parking lot of the Luís Felipe State School, in Sobral, in the interior of the state. In publication on a social networkThe governor of Ceará, Elmano de Freitas, expressed "indignation and deep regret" over the incident. The governor stated that he ordered the state's public security leadership to travel to the region.

"I received with indignation and deep sorrow the news of the death of two teenagers and three others shot at a school in Sobral, a very serious and intolerable event," wrote the governor.

"In addition to reinforcing police throughout the region to capture the criminals, I have ordered the Public Security leadership to visit the municipality to take all necessary measures. I express my solidarity with the families and friends of the victims of this cruel act," added Elmano de Freitas.

The Minister of Education, Camilo Santana, also manifested itself, lamenting the attack. The minister said that He called the governor to offer the department's assistance.According to Camilo, ministry teams specializing in crisis situations and extreme violence are already closely monitoring the case through the School Community Response and Reconstruction Center.

"Now is the time to join forces and work together to preserve schools as sacred spaces, places of peace and welcome. My condolences and solidarity go to the families of the victims, students, teachers, and the entire school community," he added.

The mayor of Sobral, Oscar Rodrigues, also used a social network to talk about the attack. He reported that ordered emergency actions to ensure safety at the site. "At the municipal level, I have ordered the following emergency actions: Department of Citizen Safety: reinforcement of the Municipal Guard on site and throughout the school's surroundings; Department of Health: dispatch of ambulances and professionals to assist victims; Department of Education: provision of safe transportation for students; and Department of Human Rights and Social Assistance: comprehensive support for affected families," he stated.

The president of the Legislative Assembly of Ceará, Romeu Aldigueri (PSB), said he received the news with sadness"I deeply regret the attack that occurred at a public school in Sobral. I received the news with enormous sadness and I sympathize with the families of the victimized teenagers and with the entire Sobral society, which today suffers together. Violence is unacceptable and cannot be normalized. I am confident that the security forces will give an immediate response, with the proper investigation of the facts," he stated.

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB) He also lamented the attack via social media.He said that it is necessary to reflect on safety in schools. “The tragedy at the Luiz Felipe School in Sobral (CE) affects us all. With deep sadness and indignation, I sympathize with the pain of the families who lost their children. It is essential that we reflect on safety and support in our schools. My solidarity with the families, friends, and the entire school community, as well as wishes for a full recovery to the injured students,” he wrote.

Investigation

In a statement, the State Secretariat for Public Security and Social Defense stated that the shots were fired from the sidewalk outside the school. The statement also says that all efforts are being made to capture those involved. The three injured individuals were taken to hospitals, and there is still no information about their condition.

"The suspects fired shots from the sidewalk outside the school, hitting the victims in the school parking lot. During the incident, a quantity of drugs, precision scales, and packaging materials were seized from one of the victims," ​​the department said.