14-year-old girl who allegedly set herself ablaze laid to rest

14-year-old girl, Keziah Mirekua, who died following an incident in which she allegedly set herself ablaze at Kwahu Mpraeso Amanfrom in the Eastern Region, has been laid to rest.

Family members, friends and sympathisers gathered at Kwahu Mpraeso on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to observe her final funeral rites.

According to a report by adomonline.com on October 17, 2026, Keziah’s funeral was reportedly disrupted by clashes between some family members and mourners.

Some people were said to have sustained injuries during the confrontation, although the number of people affected and the severity of their injuries remain unknown.

14-year-old JHS pupil dies after setting herself ablaze

The cause of the clashes has also not been established.

Keziah was a final-year student of Mpraeso Amanfrom Junior High School before her death.

According to reports, the deceased’s grandmother, Christiana Nkansah, said the family had been informed that the incident might have been linked to pregnancy allegations involving a young man who allegedly denied responsibility.

She further indicated that Keziah reportedly made some disclosures while receiving treatment at the hospital.

However, the precise circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations remain unclear.

MRA/EB

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