Police have confirmed the identities of the four kids killed during an attack at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City.
“Today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at around 1100 hours, the Police in Ggaba responded to a distress call reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City,” Police said in a statement today.
“Responding officers managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, identified as 39‑year‑old Okello Christopher Onyum,” they added.
Preliminary findings confirm the tragic loss of four minors during the incident. The deceased have been identified as:
Eteku Gideon, male juvenile, aged approximately 02 years
Kaise Alungat, female juvenile, aged approximately 02 years
Ignatius Sserwange, male juvenile, aged approximately 03 years
Ryan Odeke, male juvenile, aged approximately 02 years
According to Police, the suspect is currently under interrogation as investigations continue to establish his motive, background, and any other relevant circumstances surrounding this heinous crime.
“The Uganda Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the affected families and assures the public that all efforts are underway to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the victims.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge,” they noted.
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