Sad News! 2 Nursery School Children Killed On Their Way Returning From School

Residents of Lwengo District are mourning the tragic deaths of two young nursery school children who reportedly went missing while returning home from school before their bodies were later discovered dumped in a bush. The children have been identified as six-year-old Hillary Ssebulime and four-year-old Lawrence Muhumuza, both pupils of Good Hope Nursery School in Kyakweribiire.

The two children reportedly disappeared on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Kyamataffali Village, Mpumudde Parish, Ngugwe Sub-county. Their disappearance prompted a search involving their families and local residents, who hoped to find them safe. However, the search ended in heartbreaking circumstances when their bodies were eventually recovered, reportedly with some body parts missing.

John Ssengonzi, the father of Hillary Ssebulime, said he became worried after his son failed to return home at the usual time. He explained that the boy had gone to school as usual with other children, but by around 1:00pm, when pupils normally returned, he had not arrived. His wife later called to inform him that their child was missing.

Ruben Tumushabe, the father of Lawrence Muhumuza, suspects that the person responsible could be familiar with the area. He reportedly raised this suspicion after observing the movements of police sniffer dogs during the search, saying they appeared to concentrate around the village. However, this observation has not established the identity or location of the suspected killer.

The incident has left residents frightened and angry, with some suspecting that the children could have been killed for ritual purposes. Some community members have also pointed fingers at suspected traditional healers in the area, although police have not confirmed these claims or established the motive behind the murders.

Greater Masaka Regional Police spokesperson Twaha Kasirye confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the killings and identify those responsible. He condemned the murders and urged parents and guardians to ensure that young children, particularly nursery school pupils, are collected from school instead of being left to walk home alone.

Deputy Resident District Commissioner Bonaventure Lwatangabo also condemned the killings and announced plans for an operation targeting suspected fraudulent traditional healers in the area. He warned that anyone found to be involved in such criminal acts would face action, although investigations are still needed to establish who was responsible.

Police investigations are continuing as the two families struggle to come to terms with the loss of their young children. Authorities are expected to establish the motive behind the killings, identify the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice. Meanwhile, the tragedy has renewed concerns about the safety of young pupils, particularly those who travel between school and home without adult supervision.