CCTV Footage Of Ggaba School Killings Leak!! See What Okello Onyum Did Without Any Fear

Prosecutors on Monday presented what they described as pivotal closed-circuit television (CCTV) evidence in the ongoing trial over the killing of children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, as proceedings turned to digital tracking of the prime suspect’s movements before and on the day of the crime.

In a courtroom session marked by close attention to video evidence, the 13th prosecution witness, Assistant Inspector of Police Emmanuel Odong from the Directorate of ICT’s CCTV department, testified and played multiple clips in open court. The footage, according to the prosecution, traces the movements of a Toyota RAV4 allegedly driven by the accused, Okello Christopher Onyum, on April 1, 2026 — one day before the killings.

The video sequence, presented chronologically, appeared to follow the vehicle through several locations across Kampala, including Nakawa, New Vision Junction, Kisugu, Namuwongo and the Shell Jinja Road area, before heading toward the vicinity of the crime scene. Prosecutors highlighted specific segments showing the vehicle stopping, after which a man alleged to be the suspect exits, walks away, and returns approximately six minutes later.

Further footage from April 2, 2026 — the day of the killings — was also introduced. According to the prosecution, it shows a man identified as Okello riding on a boda boda near the daycare centre. The individual is seen carrying a bag and wearing a checkered shirt. During the session, Okello was escorted from the dock to view the footage firsthand as it was played in court.

The prosecution maintains that this digital evidence significantly links the suspect to the crime scene and helps reconstruct his movements in the lead-up to and on the day of the offense. Investigators argue that the timeline established by the footage provides a continuous trail that places the accused in areas of interest at critical times.

Okello has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder. Defense lawyers are expected to challenge the interpretation and reliability of the footage during cross-examination, which court officials say will be a crucial phase in testing the prosecution’s claims.

Legal analysts following the case say the reliance on surveillance footage reflects a broader shift in how criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted, with digital evidence increasingly forming the backbone of courtroom arguments.

However, they caution that such material often raises questions around identification, chain of custody and contextual interpretation — issues likely to feature prominently as the trial progresses.

The case has also reignited public debate over the role of surveillance infrastructure in Uganda’s urban security framework. Law enforcement officials have repeatedly pointed to CCTV systems as critical tools in tracking suspects and reconstructing crime scenes, particularly in complex cases involving movement across multiple locations.

This case once again demonstrates the critical value of CCTV surveillance in criminal investigations. The footage has played a key role in placing the suspect at or near the scene, providing objective and verifiable evidence that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.

It is therefore essential that police invests more resources in expanding and maintaining a robust, reliable network of cameras across the country.

Enhanced CCTV coverage will not only aid in solving crimes but also act as a strong deterrent, ultimately making our communities safer for everyone, especially our most vulnerable children.

The trial continues.