crime 22 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Suspect in Ggaba Toddler Killings Researched Multiple Schools Before Attack
Court evidence shows Christopher Okello Onyum searched Google Maps for nearby schools and specific nurseries in Kampala and Wakiso before targeting a Ggaba daycare, where he killed four children. Digital forensics and his confessions reveal premeditated planning, including knife purchases and surveillance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-alleged-baby-killer-scouted-schools-before-ggaba-attack--5433224
During the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, digital forensic analyst ASP Kenneth Henry Angulo testified about searches on the suspect’s Motorola phone.
The device showed queries for kindergartens, preschools, and nursery schools, starting with ‘schools near me’ on Google Maps, then focusing on places like Kyanja Junior School, Matugga Pre School, Lam Kindergarten, Mom’s Love Kindergarten, Edibet ECD, and Golden Infant Kindergarten.
This suggests Okello scouted potential targets before choosing Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme, where on April 2 he killed Gideon Eteku, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim, Ignitius Sseruyange, and Ryan Odeke. Postmortems confirmed deaths from hypovolemic shock due to deep neck wounds.
DASP Jame Eserait testified that Okello admitted surveilling the site, noting no security and mostly women present, and buying knives in advance.
Further searches included Bunga Police Station, firearm license durations, Church Close in Ggaba, and car rentals. Analysis covered nine exhibits from his Kyanja residence, tracking activity from March 12-31, 2026.
The trial continues at the mobile High Court in Ggaba, with prior evidence linking Okello’s DNA to the murder knife and placing him at the scene via call data.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)