Tragedy has struck the Mpraeso Amanfrom community in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region following the painful death of a 14-year-old pupil who allegedly set herself on fire at a local school park.
The victim, Keziah Mirekua, a final-year student at Mpraeso Amanfrom Basic School, suffered severe burns during the incident. She was rushed to a healthcare facility for urgent medical attention but succumbed to her injuries.
The exact circumstances behind her decision remain shrouded in controversy, with family members giving conflicting reports regarding rumors of an unwanted pregnancy.
Speaking in an interview with Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio87.5FM, the deceased’s grandmother, Madam Christiana Nkansah, disclosed that the family heard the act might be linked to a pregnancy dispute.
She stated that a young man in the area reportedly denied responsibility for the alleged pregnancy, adding that Keziah made certain disclosures on her hospital bed before passing away.
However, the girl’s mother and sister have flatly dismissed the pregnancy claims.
While acknowledging that Keziah was in a relationship with a young man, they maintained she was not pregnant at the time of the incident.
Suspecting foul play or underlying pressures, the grieving family has appealed to the police to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the true facts surrounding the tragedy.
Police are expected to investigate the matter to ascertain the exact cause of death.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana