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Police in Luwero Town Council are searching for a teacher accused of fatally assaulting a Senior Four student over an alleged violation of the school's hair trimming regulations.
The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Nicholas Nakibinge, a Senior Four student at New Life Secondary School. Another student, whose identity has not yet been released, remains hospitalized after allegedly being beaten in the same incident.
According to preliminary police findings, the incident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday within the school premises. Nakibinge reportedly sustained severe injuries during the alleged assault and died while being rushed to Luwero Hospital for emergency treatment.
The prime suspect, identified as Abraham Mukalazi, a Physics teacher at the school, is currently on the run. Police have launched a manhunt for him as investigations continue.
Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima confirmed the incident, saying two other teachers have been arrested to assist with investigations while authorities work to apprehend the main suspect.
Police have directed that Nakibinge's body be transferred to Mulago Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of learners and the continued use of corporal punishment in schools despite its prohibition under Ugandan law.
Article 106(a) of the Children Act, as amended in 2016, expressly prohibits corporal punishment in educational institutions, stating that no person in authority within a learning institution shall subject a child to any form of corporal punishment.
Education stakeholders and child rights advocates have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of the law and greater accountability for school officials who resort to violence as a disciplinary measure.
The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Nicholas Nakibinge, a Senior Four student at New Life Secondary School. Another student, whose identity has not yet been released, remains hospitalized after allegedly being beaten in the same incident.
According to preliminary police findings, the incident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday within the school premises. Nakibinge reportedly sustained severe injuries during the alleged assault and died while being rushed to Luwero Hospital for emergency treatment.
The prime suspect, identified as Abraham Mukalazi, a Physics teacher at the school, is currently on the run. Police have launched a manhunt for him as investigations continue.
Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima confirmed the incident, saying two other teachers have been arrested to assist with investigations while authorities work to apprehend the main suspect.
Police have directed that Nakibinge's body be transferred to Mulago Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of learners and the continued use of corporal punishment in schools despite its prohibition under Ugandan law.
Article 106(a) of the Children Act, as amended in 2016, expressly prohibits corporal punishment in educational institutions, stating that no person in authority within a learning institution shall subject a child to any form of corporal punishment.
Education stakeholders and child rights advocates have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of the law and greater accountability for school officials who resort to violence as a disciplinary measure.
