10 December, 2025, 3:58 pm Central - 26°C Rain

16-yr-old killed in Naqali Village attack involving man allegedly of unsound mind

16-yr-old killed in Naqali Village attack involving man allegedly of unsound mind

By Mikaele Liga
10/12/2025

A 16-year-old girl has lost her life, after she was allegedly seriously wounded by a 43-year-old man in Naqali Village in Naitasiri yesterday.

Police says the suspect who is of unsound mind, allegedly struck the victim with a cane knife, causing her serious injuries, which resulted in her death.

They say the victim was returning from a shop when she was chased by the suspect, when the unfortunate incident occurred.

The suspect was arrested and taken into police custody.Investigations continue.

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