In a heartbreaking incident, a 13-year-old school girl identified as I Jallow reportedly took her own life at her family residence in Essau.
The young girl, who was a grade 7 pupil at Essau Upper Basic School, was found hanging from a cashew tree at the back of their compound.
The tragic event was reported to the Barra Police Station, and police spokesperson ASP Binta Njie confirmed the incident, stating, “It is true. She was found hanging from a cashew tree at the back of their compound. The circumstances surrounding her death are yet to be established.”
The community of Essau is reeling from the loss of the young girl, and investigations into the circumstances leading to her decision to take her own life are ongoing.
