In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a four-year-old girl who was reported missing was tragically found dead behind a toilet in Selosesha. The incident has shaken the community, and an inquest has been opened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the young girl’s death.
On the evening of 10 October 2023, the girl’s 25-year-old mother reported her child missing after she couldn’t locate her. According to reports, the little girl had requested to use the outdoor toilet, and her mother had granted her permission. Concerned when she didn’t return for an extended period, the mother began searching for her daughter. The Selosesha police were immediately contacted, prompting a search party comprised of community members, as well as the filing of a missing person’s report.
Early the following morning, a neighbour made a horrific discovery behind the parent’s toilet – the lifeless body of the missing four-year-old girl. Emergency personnel and law enforcement were promptly summoned to the scene, and the child was tragically declared dead on-site. As no visible injuries were found on the child, Selosesha police have opened an inquest in order to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding her death. The forthcoming postmortem examination will aim to determine the precise cause of her tragic passing.
In light of this devastating loss, Selosesha police are imploring anyone with information about the incident to come forward and aid in their investigation. Detective Captain Theodora Sekwena is leading the investigation and can be reached at 051 873 1956 or 0825538208. While the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the loss of this innocent young life.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilant supervision when it comes to children’s safety. It is a painful reminder that, in a matter of moments, life can be forever changed. As the community mourns the loss of this precious four-year-old girl, may her memory serve as a call to action for increased vigilance and support for one another in preventing similar tragedies from occurring in the future.