Police in Bweyogerere have launched investigations into the death of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School Bweyogerere Campus in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
The student was reportedly found hanging inside a toilet block at the school on the evening of July 8, 2026.
According to Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the student was discovered unresponsive in the boys’ section of the school premises after school authorities alerted police.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased was seen entering the toilet block shortly before he was discovered,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police also recovered a handwritten note from the scene, which is believed to have been authored by the deceased. The note has been secured and is being examined as part of the ongoing inquiry.
“Its contents are being analysed and will form part of the inquiry,” Owoyesigyire added.
The student’s body was transported to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination to help establish the exact cause of death.
Police said investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, with further details expected as more information becomes available.
Authorities have expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends, and the entire Naalya Secondary School community following the tragic incident.
The death has renewed discussions about student welfare and the importance of strengthening mental health support systems in schools to help learners facing emotional and personal challenges.
