crime 3 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tragic Makindye School Attack Highlights Urgent Need for Security Compliance
A man posing as a parent killed four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Makindye, Kampala, exposing critical lapses in school security measures. The incident underscores the necessity for strict adherence to government guidelines amid ongoing concerns over child safety in educational facilities. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/we-need-to-pay-heed-to-school-security-guidelines-5412482
A horrific attack unfolded on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Makindye Division, Kampala, where a male suspect stabbed four young children to death. Disguised as a prospective parent, he gained easy access twice—first for admission and then to carry out the assault.
The attacker paid Shs180,000 for enrollment, then locked the gate from inside and began targeting the toddlers with kitchen knives he had smuggled in undetected. Teachers raised the alarm, and a nearby church security guard captured him as he tried to flee.
Furious residents set fire at the scene in protest after police rescued the suspect, forcing officers to fire warning shots to control the crowd. Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba urged calm while investigations into the motive continue.
This tragedy spotlights failures in school security, despite 2022 government guidelines mandating secure fencing, access controls, guards, and searches for weapons at entry points—measures introduced after deadly school fires.
While authorities must enforce these rules, parents, communities, and stakeholders share responsibility by reporting non-compliant schools to safeguard children’s lives.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)