In Summary: Four girls aged between nine and 11, all pupils of Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kikulu Zone, died in separate locations. Police say postmortem examinations will establish the cause of death as investigators examine whether poisoning was involved.
Kampala, Uganda — Police are investigating the deaths of four female pupils of Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kikulu Zone, Kikaaya Parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District, in a case involving suspected poisoning.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala, the children reportedly died on November 10, 2026, at around 2 pm under circumstances that remain unclear. Three of the pupils reportedly died at their respective homes, while the fourth died at Kasangati Hospital.
Police identified the deceased as Nakitende Mariam, 11, a Primary Four pupil; Kiruta Rwahim, 11, a Primary Five pupil; Nasuna Nusufa, 11, a Primary Four pupil; and Nabeta Failuzi, nine, a Primary Three pupil.
The bodies are expected to undergo postmortem examinations to establish the exact cause of death and provide further medical findings.
Police said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and determine whether poisoning was involved. The suspected cause has not yet been medically confirmed.
Kawala, the PRO for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
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