Four Children Killed in Stabbing Attack at Kampala Nursery School

Four children were killed in a stabbing attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Kampala, Uganda, authorities said. The suspect, a man disguised as a parent, gained access to the school, engaged briefly with the administrator, then locked the gate and attacked children one by one.

The attacker was stopped by a security guard from a nearby church and has been taken into police custody. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.

Police confirmed the incident is rare in Kampala, a city of about three million people, and reassured residents that the situation is under control.

Eyewitnesses described the incident as shocking and devastating, highlighting the importance of security measures at schools in the area.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale