An autopsy report has confirmed that the two young school children, Yusuf and Hassan, who were found dead in an enclosed vehicle at the Pentecostal Primary School on 18th March, 2025, tragically died from suffocation.

The boys were discovered in an X-Terra vehicle parked within the school premises, prompting an outpouring of grief and shock throughout the community. The search for the missing children began when three kids went unaccounted for during school hours, leading to frantic efforts by parents, teachers, and local authorities.

Their backpacks were found on school grounds, which heightened fears for their safety.

The autopsy findings have shed light on the tragic circumstances surrounding their deaths. According to the report, both Yusuf and Hassan succumbed to suffocation, a detail that raises numerous questions about the events leading up to their untimely demise. A report keenly stated, “Your first year at school turned out to also be your last school year.”

On Saturday, 22nd March, 2025, the two young boys were laid to rest at Circular Road Cemetery, where family, friends, and community members gathered to pay their respects. Mourners expressed deep sorrow for the loss of such innocent lives, reflecting on the potential that Yusuf and Hassan held and the profound impact of their loss on their families.

In addition to the losses of Yusuf and Hassan, another child, a young girl, was discovered severely injured when the search concluded. Reports indicated that she showed signs of abuse, including physical trauma and possible sexual violence. Thankfully, a fourth child was found safe, but the community remained on edge, anxious for answers.

The tragedy has prompted a call for a thorough investigation to uncover what truly happened during those fateful hours. As the investigation unfolds, many are left questioning how such a tragedy could happen in a place meant to be safe—a school.