Sierra Leone Police Confirm Suffocation as Cause of Death in Tragic School Incident
By Fatima Muhammad
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that two young children found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at the National Pentecostal Primary School died due to suffocation.
The tragic incident, which occurred on March 18, 2025, has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about child safety in school environments.
The Sierra Leone Police reported that the victims, Abdul Aziz Yusuf Kamara, 3, and Patrick Hassan Kamara, 2, were initially reported missing by their mothers, Kadiatu Koroma, Aminata Sesay, and Mariatu Kanu, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM on the day of the incident. Along with a third child, Adama Sarah Sesay, also 3, the three children disappeared from the school premises.
Later that evening, around 11:00 PM, the bodies of Abdul Aziz and Patrick were discovered in a faulty black Toyota Sport Edition vehicle (registration number AJA 671) parked within the school compound. Adama Sarah Sesay was found alive and was quickly transported for medical treatment. She has since been reunited with her family and is receiving on-going care.
A post-mortem examination conducted on March 20 confirmed that Abdul Aziz and Patrick died from suffocation, with no signs of physical assault or injury. The police have launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and have assured the public that inquiries will be thorough and impartial.
The tragedy has sparked outrage and concern among parents and community members, who are calling for stronger security measures at schools to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Authorities have pledged to ensure that justice is served and that all responsible parties are held accountable.
The Sierra Leone Police are continuing their investigation, and further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
