Police launch search for two Wakiso children

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Police have launched an appeal to the public to aid in the location of two children who went missing from Uganda Martyrs Junior School in Wakiso district on February 21, 2025.

Briefing the media on March 3, 2025, at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, identified the missing children as Irene Ainembabazi, 9 and Erisa Nuwabasa, 5.

“We appeal to anyone with information on their whereabouts to report to the nearest Police station or call the Police helpline at 0772646348 immediately,” Owoyesigyire said.

The children reportedly disappeared from the school premises under unclear circumstances, raising concerns about security at the institution.

“Our findings indicate that Uganda Martyrs Junior School has over 400 students but only one security guard. Additionally, part of the school remains unfenced, making it easy for children to leave unnoticed,” Owoyesigyire noted.

He further revealed that Ainembabazi and Nuwabasa had previously been pupils at a school in Kiruhura district, where they had a history of escaping. Their parents had transferred them to Uganda Martyrs Junior School in Wakiso, hoping that a change in environment would prevent such behaviour.

“Given their past record, there is a suspicion that the children could have escaped. However, we remain open to all possibilities and will update the public should new information arise,” he added.

“We urge parents and school administrators to remain vigilant and ensure that children are safe at all times. Any information related to missing children should be promptly reported to law enforcement,” he said.