A 12-year-old Grade 7 pupil at the Tsara Aibes Primary School in Otjiwarongo died, allegedly after committing  suicide in a bathroom at his parent’s house.

The deceased has been identified as Michael Shikudule.

The incident occurred on Monday night in the Ombili location of the town.

Police spokesperson Maureen Mbeha said the boy was instructed by his mother to take a bath.

His mother became concerned that the boy had taken too long in the bathroom and went to check on him.

She called him out but received no response. 

After knocking on the door and getting no answer, she decided to open it.

She found Shikudule hanging from the roof with a belt around his neck.

He did not leave a suicide note.

– fhamalwa@nepc.com.na