Four children killed in machete attack on nursery school

2 Apr 2026 • 8:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A man killed four children in a machete attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda.
  • The attacker gained access to the Gaba Early Childhood Development Program by disguising himself as a parent.
  • He locked the gate before brutally stabbing the children, according to police reports.
  • The suspect has been apprehended, but the motive behind the killings is currently unknown.
  • Police dispersed an angry crowd attempting to lynch the suspect, while parents were seen weeping near the school.

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