crime 20 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ggaba Murder Suspect Okello Confessed to Killings, Apologized, and Prepared with Knives, Court Hears
In the Ggaba daycare murder trial, police testified that suspect Christopher Okello Onyum admitted to killing four toddlers for riches after scouting the school, apologized for his actions, and knew he faced jail or death. Six knives recovered from his home were exhibited in court as evidence of premeditation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/okello-confessed-apologised-and-knew-consequences-court-told-as-six-knives-exhibited-5430358
The court in the Ggaba daycare killings case heard testimony from Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police Eserait James, who detailed suspect Christopher Okello Onyun’s confession shortly after his arrest on April 2, 2026.
Eserait, the Division CID Officer at Kabalagala Police Station, responded to the scene around 11:30am amid a charged crowd. The suspect had been detained by private security at the school and showed injuries from a mob beating.
During questioning, Okello identified himself and admitted to the murders, stating he targeted the children seeking riches. He revealed prior surveillance of the school, noting the lack of guards and presence of women, and confessed to buying knives in advance.
The officer recounted Okello’s remorseful words: he apologized, acknowledged the gravity of his actions, and expected imprisonment or death.
Six knives—five black and one grey—were recovered from Okello’s Kyanja residence and presented in court without defense objection, confirming his preparations. Additional items like passports and electronics were seized for forensics.
The prosecution highlights the confession and weapons as proof of intent. Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha adjourned for cross-examination.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)