PM condemns stabbing death of two toddlers in St Ann
Toriann Ellis / Our Today
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to the families of one-year-old Ameir Saunders and three-year-old Shamair Henry, who were stabbed to death in Moneague, St Ann, on Wednesday.
“The government and people of Jamaica are today deeply shaken and heartbroken by the tragic incident where two young children were found dead under horrific circumstances,” Holness said.
It is reported that a man who confessed to killing his son and stepson drank ganja tea before the incident.
Police say the mother of the boys went to the home of one of the child’s fathers where they had been staying.
The mother alerted police after allegedly observing that the 23-year-old father was acting strangely, blood stains were in sections of the house, and the children were not in sight.
The prime minister, in a statement, expressed that no parent should have to deal with the tragic loss of a child. “I extend my deepest condolences to the grieving mother, family members, and the wider community, who must now grapple with this unimaginable pain and loss. No parent should ever have to endure such a tragedy, and as a country, we mourn alongside them.”
He urged members of the society to become more vigilant in safeguarding the well-being of children. “Whenever there are signs that they may be at risk, it is important that action is taken to protect them,” Holness added. “The government remains committed to strengthening our systems of support for families and ensuring that our agencies are responsive in situations where children may be endangered.”
He expressed that protecting the most vulnerable is not only a duty of the state but also a responsibility of each and every citizen. “Today, Jamaica weeps. Let us come together in prayer for the two precious lives cut short and for the mother and relatives who must now face this unspeakable grief. May their souls rest in eternal peace,” Holness said.
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