news 26 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

School Principal Recounts Kidnapping Ordeal, Highlights Captors' Strange Demeanor

Mollete Komugisha, principal of St Abel Schools, has shared her harrowing experience of being kidnapped, detailing the moments before, during, and after her abduction. Despite the frightening ordeal, she noted that her captors did not physically harm her and even inquired about her food preferences. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/woman-recounts-moments-with-kidnappers-as-police-widen-probe-5609878

Nearly five months after her abduction, Mollete Komugisha, the principal of St Abel Schools, has detailed the terrifying events surrounding her kidnapping. Komugisha, wife of Mr. Bosses Taremwa, Director of St Abel School in Buikwe District, was seized by armed individuals from her home in Bujowali Zone, Njeru Municipality, at approximately 8 PM while she was having a meal.

Recounting the incident, Komugisha described the experience as frightening. However, she revealed that her captors did not resort to physical violence. In a peculiar turn, they occasionally asked her about her dietary needs, inquiring what she might want to eat during her captivity.

The kidnapping occurred in Buikwe District, a region that has seen other security incidents. Authorities have been actively investigating the case, with security agencies reportedly widening their probe into the abduction and the individuals involved. The specific motives behind Komugisha’s kidnapping remain under investigation by the police.

While the principal has shared her personal account, focusing on her interactions with the kidnappers, the police are continuing their efforts to apprehend the suspects and understand the full context of the crime. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the area, with law enforcement committed to bringing those responsible to justice.

This account provides a rare glimpse into the psychological impact of such events and the unexpected behaviors that can occur during captivity, as reported by the Daily Monitor.