Four pupils dead in Uganda after eating suspected poisoned oranges

Police in Uganda have launched an investigation into the deaths of four schoolgirls following a suspected poisoning incident at their school. The students became critically ill after consuming oranges that were brought to the educational facility by one of their peers.

The girls displayed acute symptoms of illness, including severe vomiting, shortly after eating the fruit. Despite efforts to treat the stricken students, all four died from complications related to their exposure.

Investigators have focused their initial efforts on the oranges as the source of the poisoning. Police have begun traveling to the village from which the fruit was sourced to gather further evidence and determine whether the contamination was accidental or deliberate.

The incident has raised concerns about food safety practices in the school and surrounding community. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether any arrests have been made or released preliminary findings regarding the nature of the suspected poison.

The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to establish a complete timeline of events and determine the circumstances that led to the fatal outcome.