RC orders the arrest of people involved in murdering a 13-year-old girl

IRINGA: THE Iringa Regional Commissioner, Kheri James, has ordered a house-to-house search operation in the Isakalilo area to apprehend individuals involved in the murder of a 13-year-old girl.

The directive was issued after the commissioner visited the victim’s home, where the family was mourning. He instructed police officers to ensure that those responsible are arrested and brought before the law.

The Regional Commissioner also urged parents and guardians across Iringa to increase vigilance in protecting children by staying close to them and closely monitoring their activities at all times. The aim, he said, is to shield children from individuals who may subject them to violence or abuse.

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Meanwhile, the chairperson of Isakalilo Street, Maisha Modestus, stated that a medical examination established that the girl—who was a seventh-grade pupil—had been sexually assaulted before being killed.

Residents in the neighborhood said the incident has deeply shocked and saddened the community. Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.