VIDEOS: Man arrested for killing 4 children at Ggaba school
Police have confirmed the arrest of a suspect who killed four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school.
"We confirm a tragic incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school, in Makindye Division, Kampala City, where a male suspect brutally stabbed and killed four juveniles," said Kampala Metropolitan Police spokeswoman Racheal Kawala in a statement.
SHOCKING!!!
— Patrick Salvado 👑 (@idringp) April 2, 2026
This man captured here entered a Day care center in Ggaba and stabbed 4 Kids to death, he was successful captured but the locals want to deal with him. There are running battles between the locals the security personnel with a lot of Gunfire to disperse the angry… pic.twitter.com/5f9cY5U8Dc
The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation, according to the statement. Further details will be provided in due course.
Developing story: Tensions flare in Ggaba as security operatives, including the army, fire in the air to disperse residents.
— Erich Mboowa (@erich_mboowa) April 2, 2026
Angry crowds had blocked roads and burned tyres, attempting to stop the removal of the suspected attacker.
Courtesy📷#ErichMboowaReports https://t.co/bAgoAJVboq pic.twitter.com/A9J6UDoi3a