The incident comes amid increasing concern from educators, parents and mental health professionals over the emotional and psychological pressures affecting learners.
Police in Bweyogerere have launched investigations into the suspected suicide of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School, Bweyogerere Campus, in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, 2026, when the student was found hanging inside a toilet block in the boys’ section of the school.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, school authorities discovered the student and immediately alerted the police, who responded to the scene.
“A team of detectives and Scene of Crime officers visited and documented the scene, recorded statements from relevant witnesses, and conveyed the body to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination,” Owoyesigyire said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased was seen entering the toilet block shortly before he was found.
Police also recovered a handwritten note believed to have been authored by the student. The note has been secured as evidence and is being examined as part of the ongoing investigations.
“Its contents are being examined and will form part of the inquiry,” Owoyesigyire added.
The body was taken to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
Police have extended their condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, and the school community as investigations continue.
“The Police extend their condolences to the family, friends, and the school community during this difficult time. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” Owoyesigyire said.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of the next of kin.
The incident comes amid increasing concern from educators, parents and mental health professionals over the emotional and psychological pressures affecting learners. Experts have pointed to factors such as academic stress, family difficulties, bullying, social isolation and other personal challenges as reasons why early mental health support in schools is becoming increasingly important.
Education and health professionals continue to encourage students experiencing emotional distress to seek help from trusted adults, school counsellors, teachers, parents, guardians or qualified mental health practitioners. They also urge schools to strengthen guidance and counselling services and create safe environments where learners feel comfortable discussing their challenges before they escalate into crises.
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