Angry parents and residents of Maziba Mixed Primary School in Iziniro Village, Birambo Parish, Maziba Sub-County, Ndorwa East, Kabale District, have destroyed the property of a teacher accused of possessing pupils with demons.
The teacher, identified as Monday Expedito, reportedly lost four houses, including his residence, as well as livestock such as goats, sheep, and pigs. The enraged crowd, comprising parents, guardians, and concerned community members, alleged that Expedito had sacrificed some pupils, several of whom have exhibited strange behavior since last month.
Tensions escalated on Monday during a meeting convened at the school by Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Godfrey Nyakahuma and Acting District Education Officer (DEO) Moses Bwengye Tumwijukye to address the growing unrest.
During the meeting, nine pupils reportedly began exhibiting unusual behavior, including barking like dogs, crawling on their stomachs, and screaming. According to eyewitnesses, some pupils mentioned Expedito’s name, claiming he had “sacrificed” them.
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This alarming scene further enraged the community, prompting a violent mob to march to Expedito’s home. They set fire to four houses, destroyed his plantation, and killed several of his animals. A reporter witnessed the incident firsthand.
Addressing the crowd, RDC Nyakahuma announced that Expedito would be transferred and instructed to report to Kabale Police Station for preventive detention. He condemned the destruction of property and promised a thorough investigation.
“All individuals involved in the attack will be brought to justice. Let’s avoid mob justice and respect the rule of law,” he said.
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Kabale Officer in Charge of Station Andrew Akanyijuka also condemned the mob action, stating, “What happened is criminal. Mob justice is unacceptable under the law. Those behind the destruction will be arrested.”
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Acting DEO Bwengye directed parents to return their children to school starting Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He instructed the Head Teacher to resume normal school operations and called on local church leaders to continue praying for the school. He also ordered another teacher, Doreen Nayebare, accused of collaborating with Expedito, to stay away from the school pending investigations.
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Maziba Sub-County Chairperson Onesmus Mutungi advised security agencies to ensure Expedito leaves the area temporarily for his own safety.
School Head Teacher Tophil Ngabirano said his efforts to address the matter with Expedito were unsuccessful, as the teacher denied all allegations. Ngabirano noted that the issue began in the first term, during a celebration of academic performance.
At the gathering, a pupil who had assisted in slaughtering a chicken began behaving like one, while others mimicked the goat that had also been slaughtered.
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Kabale Diocesan Education Secretary Byamukama Remegio assured the community that the Church was organizing prayer teams for the school, saying, “Everything has an end.” Rev. Fr. Ignatius Mbabazi of St. Kizito Maziba Catholic Parish urged parents to remain united and prayerful. “What is happening is deeply painful. But with Jesus, we shall overcome,” he said.
As of the time of filing this report, both Expedito and his wife were reportedly in hiding, while some community members suspected of vandalism were also on the run.
Maziba Mixed Primary School currently has an enrollment of 586 learners.
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