In a harrowing incident that has left the nation in shock, four young children lost their lives in a brutal stabbing attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care Centre in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon as a man, identified as Christopher Okello Anyu, targeted learners at the kindergarten. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala confirmed the tragic news and revealed that the suspect has been arrested in the aftermath of the attack.
The deceased children have been named as Ryan Odeke, aged one and a half years, Gideon Eteko, aged two and a half years, Keisha Elungat, aged two, and Ignatius Sseruyange, aged two. According to an eyewitness who requested anonymity, the attacker initially posed as a parent seeking to enroll a child. He inquired about the school fees structure and was provided with a circular before leaving the office.
The eyewitness recounted, “He then entered one of the nearby classrooms, which had 14 pupils, and started stabbing the pupils, killing four instantly.”The situation escalated as an irate mob attempted to take matters into their own hands, prompting the police to fire bullets in the air to disperse the crowd and prevent the lynching of the suspect. Kawala confirmed that investigations have commenced to establish the motive behind the attack.
She revealed, “Preliminary findings indicate the suspect came to this place seeking admission and was told to return to the school today. He paid for admission before proceeding to stab the children.”In the wake of the tragedy, the bodies of the victims have been transported to Mulago City Mortuary for post-mortem examinations.
The 10 other juveniles who survived the attack have been safely handed over to their parents. The community is in shock, and the nation mourns the loss of innocent lives in this senseless act of violence.
Source: allafrica
