A tragic incident in Lomolomo, Lautoka has culminated in a 25-year-old man being charged with murder following the death of his three-year-old child. The child’s injuries, initially reported as a result of a fall, were discovered through further investigation to have allegedly been inflicted by the father. The accused now faces serious charges of murder and assault causing actual bodily harm.
The father appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court on September 29, 2025, and has since been remanded in custody. The case is set to be transferred to the Lautoka High Court and is scheduled to be called again on October 13, 2025.
This devastating case echoes similar incidents reported previously, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against children within family settings. In a different but analogous case in Cunningham, another man faced murder charges after allegedly causing the death of a one-year-old child and injuries to a three-year-old sibling, underscoring serious issues of domestic violence and child protection.
The cases draw attention to the urgent need for societal interventions focusing on children’s safety and the prevention of domestic abuse. As the community grapples with such harrowing events, there is a pressing call for enhanced measures to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure justice for the innocent lives lost.