Labasa Police are investigating a case of alleged defilement involving a 14-year-old student.

Police say the matter came to light when the victim’s parent took her to the Labasa Hospital where it was confirmed that she was pregnant.

It is alleged that in November 2023, the victim and her boyfriend whilst attending a sporting event at their school on a Saturday, went to an empty classroom where the suspect committed the alleged offence.

The victim relayed the incident to her parents after being bullied by her peers in school. Investigations are ongoing. The Fiji Police Force is pleading with parents and guardians to regularly counsel their children and spend quality time talking about issues confronting the youth of today.

Education and awareness are important for children to understand the consequences of their actions, and how they can impact their education and future.

The Fiji Police Force is facilitating this through school visitations where community policing efforts with stakeholders, are talking about issues to prevent the harm it will cause.

Programs like Crime Stoppers Scholastic Programme and BlueLight Youth and Leadership Development, specifically target empowerment programs, through the sharing of information to assist children in making informed decisions when they are on their own.