Horror: 150 Mukono Students Rushed To Hospital After Eating Poisoned Food

By Frank Kamuntu

At least 150 students from Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Mukono district have been rushed to various hospitals following a suspected poisoning incident. The students fell ill after consuming food believed to have been laced with poison.

Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said that the students began complaining of stomach pain after having supper on Wednesday night. The symptoms intensified after breakfast tea on Thursday.

Update: Situation at Nakanyonyi Senior Secondary School in Mukono, is closely being monitored by police at Nagalama. Several students rushed to hospitals in the area due to severe stomach pains. Investigations underway to determine the cause.

— Owoyesigyire (@Lukowoyesigyire) July 20, 2023

In response to the alarming situation, the victims were promptly taken to Naggalama Hospital and Mukono General Hospital for immediate medical attention.

Meanwhile, the police collected samples from the students, which have been sent to the Government Analytical Laboratory in Wandegeya for examination to determine the exact cause of the health issues.

The majority of the hospitalized students are from the boarding section.

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