Four Children Killed in Machete Attack at Ugandan Nursery School
A man wielding a machete killed four children in a brutal attack at a nursery school in the Ugandan capital of Kampala on Thursday, according to police reports. The assailant gained access to the Gaba Early Childhood Development Program by disguising himself as a parent, as reported by the Daily Monitor newspaper.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The attacker first entered the school offices, where he briefly spoke with the administrator in charge. He then stepped outside, locked the gate, and began attacking the children with a machete. Police stated that the man "brutally stabbed and killed four juveniles" in the horrific assault.
In an official statement, Uganda Police Force confirmed: “Four Juveniles Killed, Suspect Arrested. 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. The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation.”
Aftermath and Police Response
Following the attack, video footage aired by local broadcaster NTV showed distraught parents weeping at the scene. Police were forced to fire warning shots into the air to disperse an angry crowd that had gathered near the school, with some apparently attempting to lynch the suspect.
Police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke informed The Associated Press that the suspect has been taken into custody. He emphasized that the motive for the attack remains unknown at this time. Such violent attacks targeting children are exceptionally rare in Kampala, a city with a population of approximately 3 million people.
The Uganda Police Force shared images from the school on social media, documenting their response to the tragedy. The community remains in shock as authorities continue their investigation into this devastating event that has left families grieving and the nation questioning how such violence could occur in a place of learning and safety for young children.
