Editor Paradigm FM | Friday 08, 2026
Kagadi
Four children are nursing serious injuries after they were allegedly attacked with a sharp object by a suspect identified as Byaruhanga John in a shocking incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The attack happened at around 3:00 a.m. in Iruhuura Village while the children were sleeping at their grandparents’ home.
The victims, all reported to be orphans, sustained deep cuts on the head, arms, jaws, and shoulders.
They have been identified as Katusabe Anamary, 9, Ainembabazi Emily, 5, Natukunda Catherine, 14, and Twinamasiko Lozious, 12.
According to the locals, the suspect had reportedly been brought from Buhumuriro Sub County for prayers at the home of Nyirabazimenyera Purikelia, a well-known prayer woman in Iruhuura Village, Izahura Parish.
It is alleged that after the prayers, the suspect developed signs of mental instability before sneaking into the room where the children were sleeping and attacking them.
Some residents and relatives also criticized the activities of the prayer woman, alleging that several people who seek prayers from her often face serious challenges afterward.
The victims revealed that they were attacked and hacked while asleep during the night.
The injured children are currently receiving treatment at Joint Clinic Rugashali and are in stable condition.
Police in Rugashali Sub County later launched an operation and arrested several people in connection with the attempted murder case, including the main suspects, Byaruhanga Jamil, Nyirabazimenyera Purikelia, and the suspect’s mother, whose identity has not yet been disclosed.
Confirming the incident on phone, Julius Hakiza said investigations into the attempted murder case had commenced.
