A tragic incident unfolded in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where a 14-year-old girl named Shallon Ebitare passed away while in the presence of her 17-year-old partner at a hotel room. The young girl reportedly collapsed and died in the bathroom of the hotel, leading to her being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yenagoa, where she was later pronounced dead.
The deceased and her 17-year-old boyfriend, known as Lucky, had been in a romantic relationship for several months prior to the unfortunate event. Following the incident, the Bayelsa State command took action by arresting the boyfriend on suspicion of murder, as confirmed by the Bayelsa State Police Command’s spokesman, ASP Musa Muhammed.
The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State has initiated a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. The suspect claimed that Shallon Ebitare fell and sustained injuries while in the bathroom, leading to her demise. As the investigation progresses, the suspect remains in custody at the SCID Yenagoa, awaiting further inquiries to determine the cause of the young girl’s death.