By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
A 17-year-old girl has lost her life after hanging herself at her home in Auki, Malaita Province, on Friday night, January 9, 2026.
Malaita Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, confirmed this to Island Sun Auki on Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2026.
He said the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday night, when the girl’s little sister went to check on her and saw her hanging in her room.
The commander stated that the incident allegedly occurred due to a man marrying another woman and leaving her with a baby.
“It’s sad news to hear. This is really sad news for us, especially for young girls,” he said.
Superintendent Ramosaea appeals to parents, especially of young girls, to be responsible and not let their children take their own lives in such an unwanted and tragic ways.
He said the incident reflects a sorrowful reality, and the police are discouraging such actions.
“I want to call on parents to respect the rights of their daughters and not chase them out of the family when they face issues like boy-girl problems.
“This is their right; all family members should respect any decisions regarding whom she is marrying,” he said.
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