Caught on Camera: Kuwait Arrests Man for Defacing School Wall

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Kuwait’s General Traffic Department has apprehended a man for writing on the wall of a school in the Ali Sabah Al-Salem area, with the Ministry of Interior ordering him to repair the damage and restore the wall to its original condition.

The arrest was made under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, as part of the ministry’s efforts to protect public property and follow up on complaints.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the case came to light after a complaint was submitted through the dedicated WhatsApp number for traffic complaints, accompanied by a video showing an individual writing on the school wall.

The Security Control Department investigated the complaint, identified the individual and apprehended him.

During questioning, the man confessed to writing on the school wall. He was subsequently referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal measures.

Following the minister’s directives, the man’s family was summoned and he was required to repair the damage. With their assistance, he removed the writing and repainted the wall, restoring it to its previous condition.

The Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of protecting public facilities and warned against tampering with or damaging public property.

It said the necessary measures would be taken against violators and urged the public to report such incidents through official channels.