Ugandan police on Thursday confirmed the deaths of four children in a stabbing incident at a nursery school in the capital, Kampala.

According to the police, the attack took place at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School, where a suspect allegedly stabbed several toddlers. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala confirmed that a man identified as Okello Christopher Onyu was apprehended following the incident.

Kawala said the suspect had visited the school two days earlier to inquire about enrolling his child and was asked to return later. “He reportedly paid the admission fee and, shortly afterward, began stabbing the children,” she said.

The bodies of the four victims were transported to the mortuary as investigations continue. Authorities say the suspect will be interrogated to determine the motive behind the attack.

Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, who visited the scene, urged the public to remain calm and assist investigators with any relevant information.

Eyewitnesses said the suspect fled into a nearby community after the attack but was captured by residents, who attempted to lynch him. Security forces intervened, firing warning shots to disperse the crowd before taking the suspect into custody.