No signs of robbery in Zeelugt child killing- Police

June 5 2026

Seven-year-old Adrian Mohamed, a pupil of Zeelugt Primary School, was killed during a predawn attack at his family’s home in the Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, on Friday morning.

The incident also left his 72-year-old grandmother, Haliman Itwaru, injured after she sustained stab wounds during the ordeal.

According to preliminary reports, Adriel and his grandmother were the only occupants of the home at the time of the attack, which occurred around 4:45 a.m.

It is believed the elderly woman, who has been dealing with health complications following a stroke, awoke after noticing an intruder inside the house and raised an alarm.

During the incident, the child was fatally attacked while his grandmother was injured before the suspect fled the scene.

Police have confirmed that no items were reported missing from the residence, and there is currently no indication that robbery was the motive behind the attack. There was also no signs of forced entry.

The grandmother was rushed to hospital, where she remains under medical care.

“Police ranks visited and processed the scene. The body of the child was examined and injuries were observed. A knife suspected to have been used during the incident was recovered at the scene and lodged.

The body was escorted to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where it was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty. It was later escorted to Ezekiel Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Several persons were questioned and CCTV cameras were observed in the area. The footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation.” – GPF

Investigators have launched a search for the suspect believed to be responsible for the attack, as enquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.