At least 150 students of Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Mukono district have allegedly been poisoned.
The students have been rushed to various hospitals after eating food suspected to have been laced with poison.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the students started complaining of stomach pain after having supper on Wednesday night.
“After having break tea today(Thursday), the signs increased. They have exhibited consistent stomach pains,” Owoyesigyire said.
He said the victims have been rushed to Naggalama hospital and Mukono General hospital for medical attention.
“Samples have been picked from the victims and taken to the Government Analytical Laboratory in Wandegeya for examination to ascertain the exact cause of the problem as investigations into the matter continue,” Owoyesigyire said.
There are independent reports indicating that the poison could have been administered in the school tank from which water was used to prepare food for the students.
Most of the 150 hospitalized students are of the boarding section.
