Police are investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old boy from the Tamavua-i-Wai informal settlement in Fiji. The young teen had been reported missing since Christmas Eve after he left his home with friends to travel to Suva.
Authorities have confirmed that the boy’s remains were located by his uncle, roughly 10 meters uphill from their residence. However, the condition of the body has complicated efforts to determine the cause of death.
The police have stated that forensic teams are conducting DNA analysis as part of a broader investigation to identify the remains and clarify the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. As investigators continue to gather information, they are awaiting further results from the ongoing forensic examinations.
This incident has undoubtedly shocked the local community, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation. In these difficult times, the hope is that clarity can be found and that the family will receive the support they need.