Police have completed investigations into the horrific killing of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba and forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The suspect, identified as Christopher Okello Onyum,39, is accused of carrying out the brutal knife attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme that […]
Police have completed investigations into the horrific killing of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba and forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The suspect, identified as Christopher Okello Onyum,39, is accused of carrying out the brutal knife attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme that left the country in shock.
Police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke says detectives have finalized their work and the file has been submitted to the DPP for legal guidance before the suspect is formally charged in court.
“We have done whatever it takes and we are going to take the suspect to court. The submission of the file is being done today and we expect the outcomes of the DPP to give us final guidance.” he explained
Police insist their main focus is ensuring justice for the victims.
Meanwhile, detectives have also taken keen interest in claims circulating on social media alleging the suspect may have been involved in another killing several years ago.
Police say they came across a video posted by a woman claiming the suspect committed another murder around 2019 but allegedly escaped punishment.
“We came across a video of a lady who alleges that the suspect committed a murder prior to this. We are not sure about it yet but our CID teams are looking into the facts surrounding that allegation,” he further explained.
He notes that if the allegation reveals gaps in earlier investigations, the matter will be reopened.
“If we find that there were any loose knots, we shall tie them to ensure that this suspect does not go scot-free. We shall patch up all the gaps,” he added.
Meanwhile, relatives of the suspect have reportedly told investigators that he has been battling mental illness.
Its alleged that one of the suspect’s parents visited a police station within Kampala Metropolitan Police to follow up on the case and reportedly presented medical documents.
The relatives claim the suspect had been undergoing treatment and had previously been taken to several hospitals in Africa and abroad.
However, police say the medical claims are still being reviewed.
The suspect reportedly visited the daycare centre claiming he wanted to enrol a child before the situation turned violent, leading to the killing of four toddlers.
Police say the suspect will be taken to court once the DPP reviews the investigation file.
