Uganda Prisons officers were forced to isolate Christopher Okello Oyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba toddler killings, after fellow inmates refused to be transported with him. The situation escalated when some members of the public who had turned up for other court sessions attempted to assault him. Prison officers quickly intervened and bundled him into a waiting prison bus to avert mob justice. Okello, dressed in faded blue jeans and a white-and-red striped jacket, appeared calm as he was brought before the court. Unlike many suspects who attempt to conceal their identities, the 39-year-old did not shy away from cameras as journalists photographed him. Prosecution alleges that Okello, with malice aforethought, killed four toddlers aged between one and two years at Gaba Early Childhood Development Centre on April 2, 2026. The victims were identified as Rayan Eteku, Keisha Agenoroth, Ignatius Sseruyange and Rayan Odeke. The suspect appeared before grade one magistrate Idah Nanjala for formal communication of charges. However, he was not allowed to take plea because murder is a capital offence triable only by the High court. The magistrate informed Okello of his rights, including access to state-funded legal representation and the right to apply for bail before the High court.Prosecutors Jonathan Muwaganya and Anna Kiiza told court that investigations are nearly complete. The case was adjourned to Wednesday at 3:00 pm. Earlier in the day, Okello had appeared before Makindye Chief Magistrate’s court to record a confession statement but declined. He was later returned to court at around 4:00 pm under tight security for formal communication of the charges. Security officers, including police and prison warders, swiftly whisked him away from the court premises to ensure his safety. Okello faces four counts of murder contrary to Sections 171 and 172 of the Penal Code Act. He was arrested last Thursday after allegedly attacking toddlers at the school, where he is said to have gained access by posing as a parent seeking admission and paying Shs 180,000. He was rescued from an angry crowd by joint police and army forces, which fired in the air and used teargas to disperse residents. Police on Monday also said they are investigating other alleged murder cases linked to the suspect, reportedly dating back to 2019, before he left the country. A video circulating on social media shows a woman claiming that her one-year-old son was previously killed by the suspect, although police had not independently confirmed the claim by press time.The post Fellow inmates, public attempt to lynch Ggaba toddler murder suspect at court appeared first on The Observer.