Samoa police probe death of 8 - year-old
Police are investigating the death of an eight-year-old child who is suspected to have died as a result of a beating from a teacher, last week.
The investigation was confirmed by Police Commissioner, Lilomaiava Fou Taioalo.
“These are just speculations,” he said, “and that is why the matter is being thoroughly investigated.”
Lilomaiava said the family of the deceased suspect that “the child was beaten by a teacher.”
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