Gen Muhoozi Calls for Death Penalty After Ggaba Child Killings

Kampala, April 2, 2026 — More details have emerged about the tragic killing of four children in Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, an incident that has sparked national outrage and drawn a strong reaction from Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

According to preliminary reports, the children were found dead within a school premises in Ggaba under circumstances that investigators have described as violent and suspicious.

Early findings suggest that the victims may have been attacked using a blunt object, although authorities have not yet released a full forensic report confirming the exact cause of death.

Police sources indicate that the suspect, now in custody, is believed to have had direct access to the school environment, raising concerns about internal security and supervision.

Investigators are examining whether the attack was premeditated and if the suspect acted alone.

The identities of the children have not been publicly disclosed, but officials say they were all minors enrolled at the same school.

The scene has since been sealed off as forensic teams continue collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the killings.

The brutality of the incident has shocked residents in Ggaba and across Uganda, with many demanding swift justice.

In response, Gen. Muhoozi publicly called for the death penalty against the suspect, reflecting widespread anger over the killings.

However, legal experts emphasize that any punishment can only be determined by the courts after due process.

Police have urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue, promising that more details will be released once verified.

The case is expected to proceed to court once inquiries are complete, as the country mourns the loss of the four young lives.