GGABA INFANTS MURDER UPDATE! CCTV Cameras Pin Okello in Heinous Killings

Prosecution has today, Monday, 20th April, 2026 presented CCTV footage linking the murder of Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre kids to the prime suspect, Okello Christopher Onyum.

Okello on a boda boda on the day of the murders

The 13th prosecution witness, Assistant Inspector of Police Emmanuel Odong from the Directorate of ICT (CCTV department), testified and played the footage in open court.

It clearly tracked the movements of a Toyota RAV4 vehicle allegedly driven by the suspect on April 1, 2026 the day before the incident. The video captured the vehicle traveling through key locations including Nakawa, New Vision Junction, Kisugu, Namuwongo, and Shell Jinja Road, heading toward the area near the crime scene. Specific clips showed the vehicle parking, the suspect walking away from it, and returning approximately six minutes later.

Further footage from April 2, 2026, the day of the killings, was also presented, reportedly showing a man identified as Okello on a boda boda, carrying a bag and wearing a checkered shirt in the vicinity of the daycare. Okello was moved from the dock to personally view the footage as it was played.

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. The accused has pleaded not guilty to the four counts of murder, and the trial continues with cross-examination expected from the defense.

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.