APAC DISTRICT – A violent attack at Apac Seed Secondary School late Sunday night left seven students injured, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 pm on April 5, 2026, when a group of about 15 armed assailants stormed the school premises.
According to the Territorial Police in Apac District, the attackers were armed with pangas and knives. The violence unfolded after a suspect was first spotted near the girls’ dormitory. When male students moved to identify the individual, the suspect fled by jumping over the school fence. One student who gave chase was ambushed and seriously cut by a waiting group of attackers.
The injured student’s alarm drew six others to the scene, but they were met by a larger group of roughly 15 assailants. In the confrontation that followed, all seven students sustained injuries — three of them severely, with wounds to the head, neck, hands, and ribs.
Victims identified
Police have named the injured students as:
· Ojok Ivan Okabo, S4, 20, of Apac
· Alele Jonathan, S3, 17, of Apac
· Oyile Jonathan, S4, 19, of Kwania
· Ocen Sam, S4, 20, of Apac
· Awany Bruce, S4, 19
· Odongo Ronald, S3, 18
· Odur Bonny (further details pending)
Six of the students were rushed to Apac Main Hospital and are receiving treatment.
Police response
Officers from Apac Central Police Station responded swiftly to the report. A joint team including operational personnel and the K9 unit has since revisited the scene. Police say victims have indicated they could identify some of the attackers, boosting hopes of arrests.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and inquiries are ongoing.
Easter celebrations largely peaceful
Police Spokesperson for the North Kyoga Region, SP P.J. Okema, noted that Easter Sunday celebrations across the region were generally peaceful, with only minor incidents reported — making the school attack a notable exception.
Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
