PHOTOS: IGP visits Ggaba school where 4 children were killed; suspect identified

The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, visited Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program today, where four children were murdered. He was accompanied by AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, the Director of Operations.

Police have identified Okello Christopher Onyu as the suspect. The motive behind his actions remains unclear, but investigations have been launched. Okello is currently detained at Kabalagala Police Station.

"Preliminary police investigations reveal that Okello visited the school two days ago, seeking to have his child admitted at the daycare centre. 'He was told to return today (April 2). After engaging with the school administrator, he reportedly paid the admission for the child. From there, he stormed the class and stabbed four children. They died on the spot,' said Kampala Metropolitan Police spokeswoman, Racheal Kawala, according to reports.

The centre, established about two years ago, had around 14 children attending class at the time of the attack. 'We have taken the bodies of the deceased to the city mortuary and handed over the other 10 kids to their parents,' Ms Kawala added."