Matron, school director arrested over mysterious death of pupil

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A school director and matron of Kololo Junior School, located at Kayunga cell, Gombe ward, Wakiso town council in Wakiso district, have been arrested as police investigate the mysterious death of a 14-year-old pupil on March 3, 2026.

Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Racheal Kawala said the suspects were assisting police with investigations.

"Police at Wakiso have registered a suspected suicide that occurred on 03/03/2026 at around 8:00pm at Kololo Junior School, Kayunga cell, Gombe ward, Wakiso town council, Wakiso district," Kawala said.

She said the deceased has been identified as John Kiseka Terry, a 14-year-old Primary Five pupil at the school.

"Preliminary findings indicate that on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at about 8:00 pm, as pupils returned to the dormitory from evening prep, they found Terry hanging inside the dormitory. They immediately informed the matron, who notified the school director. Police were later informed," Kawala added.

Kawala explained that police officers found the body suspended with a red scarf tied to a roofing pole inside one of the school dormitories.

"The body was conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide," she noted.

Police urged schools, parents and guardians to promptly report to police or seek professional help whenever signs of depression or distress are observed in children.

"Taking time to talk to children, both at school and at home, is crucial," Kawala stated.