Ggaba School Stabbings Likely Was A Human Sacrifice For Wealth – Shocking Secrets Leak In Court

Ugandan prosecutors have told court that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba, was mentally sound at the time of the attack and is believed to have carried out the killings in pursuit of wealth through alleged human sacrifice.

Presenting their case, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said medical and psychiatric evaluations conducted on the 38-year-old found no evidence of mental incapacity, concluding that he was fully aware of his actions.

“His thought process was found to be normal, but he believed in wealth by human sacrifice and was able to explain the reason for killing the children as fortune hunting or enrichment,” the DPP stated.

The findings were reinforced by a police medical examination conducted on April 7, which reportedly described the suspect as calm, cooperative, and exhibiting normal behaviour. Court proceedings further heard that he demonstrated coherent speech, stable memory, and no observable signs of mental instability, despite his claims of a history of mental illness.

In addition, a prior psychiatric assessment from C-Care IHK dated December 30, 2025, had already cleared him as mentally fit to live and work in Uganda, further strengthening the prosecution’s position that the suspect was legally responsible for his actions.

Allegations of a Planned Attack

Prosecutors painted a picture of a calculated and premeditated attack, laying out a timeline that suggests deliberate preparation in the days leading up to the killings.

According to investigators, Onyum allegedly rented a vehicle on March 31 before visiting the daycare facility on April 1 under the pretext of seeking admission for a child. During that visit, he is said to have surveyed the premises, an action prosecutors argue was part of planning the assault.

On the day of the incident, court heard that the suspect made a mobile money payment of Shs195,000 to the daycare before carrying out the attack.

“The accused exited the office and immediately initiated a violent assault,” the prosecution stated.

He is accused of using a knife to attack the toddlers who were playing in the compound and reportedly threatened a caretaker who attempted to intervene, escalating the violence.

Postmortem examinations later confirmed that all four children died from hypovolemic shock resulting from deep neck wounds. The injuries, according to forensic findings, severed major blood vessels and vital organs, leading to rapid and fatal blood loss.

Evidence and Investigations

Investigators have since assembled a range of physical and digital evidence linking the suspect to the crime. Items recovered include bloodstained knives, clothing believed to have been worn during the attack, mobile phones, and digital records.

Authorities also presented transaction records showing proof of the mobile money payment made shortly before the killings, which prosecutors argue places the suspect at the scene with clear intent.

A search of his residence yielded additional materials, including foreign travel documents and electronic devices, which are now part of the ongoing investigation.

Trial Set for Ggaba

The case, which has shocked communities across Uganda, is set to be heard within the Ggaba area under the Judiciary’s mobile court system—a move aimed at bringing justice closer to the affected community.

According to Jane Frances Abodo, the decision—reportedly issued following guidance from Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—is intended to allow members of the public to witness the judicial process at the location where the crime occurred.

Onyum was remanded to Luzira Prison on Wednesday and is expected to remain in custody pending trial, although he retains the right to apply for bail before the High Court.

If convicted, he faces the maximum penalty under Ugandan law—death by hanging.

Broader Crime Context

The incident adds to concerns over violent crime targeting vulnerable populations. According to the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report 2025, cases of attempted killing (excluding shootings) reached 892, highlighting persistent levels of serious violence.

The report also recorded 206 cases of abduction and kidnapping, underscoring ongoing risks faced by children and other vulnerable groups across the country.

As the case moves toward trial, it is expected to remain under intense public scrutiny, both for the gravity of the allegations and the broader questions it raises about crime prevention and child safety in Uganda.