A 14-year-old Junior High School pupil, Keziah Mirekua, has died after reportedly setting herself ablaze at a school park in Mpraeso Amanfrom in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region.
Keziah, a final-year pupil of Mpraeso Amanfrom Basic School, reportedly suffered severe burns in the incident.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with conflicting accounts from family members over claims that pregnancy-related issues may have contributed to the incident.
The girl’s grandmother, Christiana Nkansah, said the family had been informed that the incident could be linked to allegations of pregnancy involving a young man who had reportedly denied responsibility.
She also suggested that Keziah made some disclosures while receiving treatment at the hospital.
However, the deceased’s mother and sister have disputed the pregnancy claims.
In separate interviews, they acknowledged that Keziah was reportedly in a relationship with a young man but maintained that she was not pregnant.
The two relatives believe other factors may have contributed to the incident and are calling for a thorough investigation to establish what happened.
The conflicting accounts have raised questions about the circumstances leading to the young girl’s death, as her family seeks answers following the tragedy.
