Tragic Suicide of 11-Year-Old Boy Shakes Nsanje Community
The community of Nthukuso village in the area of Senior Chief Malemia is in shock following the tragic suicide of an 11-year-old boy, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
NSANJE, Malawi - The community of Nthukuso village in the area of Senior Chief Malemia is in shock following the tragic suicide of an 11-year-old boy, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
Yamikani Zakeyu “took” his own life on Monday by hanging himself from a tree using a rope.
Agnes Zalakoma, the spokesperson for Nsanje Police Station, confirmed the heartbreaking incident.
She revealed that on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the late afternoon, the young boy left his home to play football at a nearby playing ground but never returned.
"Despite efforts to locate him, he could not be found," Zalakoma said.
On Monday, June 5, 2023, a devastating discovery was made when the boy's lifeless body was found hanging from a tree.
Police detectives, accompanied by medical personnel from Nsanje District Hospital, arrived at the scene and confirmed that the cause of death was suffocation resulting from hanging.
Expressing concern over the incident, Zalakoma urged the public to seek assistance from relevant authorities when facing challenges, rather than resorting to such tragic measures.
The community of Nthukuso village and the wider area of Senior Chief Malemia are left grappling with the grief caused by this heartbreaking event.