A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum.
Appearing before judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic Services, presented findings from 40 exhibits recovered from the crime scene.
The exhibits included clothing allegedly worn by the suspect, the suspected murder weapon and other items subjected to forensic analysis
Harelimana told court that DNA analysis conducted on the knife recovered from the scene revealed the presence of a male DNA profile, which was matched to Okello.
“Okello Christopher Onyum is the source of the DNA obtained from several exhibits, including bloodstains found on different parts of the shirt, specifically the right arm, wrist area, shoulder and collar,” Harelimana testified.
He further informed court that the black kitchen knife, with a black and silver handle, was recovered outside a school fence and was found to contain Okello’s DNA profile on its handle.
Additional forensic analysis was conducted on a pair of black sunglasses recovered from the scene. The results indicated the presence of two DNA profiles, including at least one female contributor.
The prosecution maintains that the forensic findings place the accused at the centre of the crime scene, strengthening its case against him.
Prosecutors allege that on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Trading Centre in Makindye Division, Kampala, Onyum, with malice aforethought, caused the deaths of four children identified as Eteku Gideon, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim, Sseruyange Ignitius and Odeke Ryan.
Preliminary investigations suggest 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 allegedly carried out the attack. The victims were aged between 18 months and two and a half years.
