The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has committed Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre killings, to the High Court for trial.
Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with the brutal killing of four young children at the daycare facility in Ggaba.
A medical report has since confirmed that he is of sound mind and fit to stand trial, despite earlier claims of a history of mental illness.
Court records further indicate that the suspect was found in possession of two American passports, two mobile phones, two laptops, a United States driving permit, a medical sanity form, and a certificate of good conduct at the time of his arrest.
The committal follows investigations into a disturbing incident that occurred on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Makindye Division, Kampala. The accused is alleged to have unlawfully caused the deaths of four toddlers who were under the care of the facility.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, evidence gathered points to a premeditated attack.
“The prosecution’s case shall, at trial, reveal a sequence of deliberate and calculated actions preceding the attack. Investigations indicate that the accused planned the offence over several days before launching a violent assault on the children,” the DPP said in a statement.
Prosecution alleges that on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Trading Zone in Makindye Division, Okello Onyum, with malice aforethought, caused the deaths of Eteku Gideon, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim, Sseruyange Ignitius, and Odeke Ryan.
Preliminary findings show that the suspect had earlier visited the facility seeking admission for his child and was advised to return later. He reportedly returned, paid the required fees, and shortly afterwards attacked the children, killing four of them instantly.
The victims have been identified as Ryan Odeke, 18 months, Gideon Eteko, two and a half years, Keisha Elungat, two years, and Ignatius Sseruyange, also aged two.
The case will now proceed to the High Court for trial.
