Shine A Light: Death of Tavua 7-Year-Old Alanieta – Foul Play Ruled Out

Foul play has been ruled out as the cause of death of Alanieta Drua Naituva, a Police source close to the investigation said.

Saturday 20 March 2021 | 11:15

The residence of the late Alanieta Drua Naituva in Toko, Tavua. Inset: The late Alanieta was buried just metres away from her home. Photos: Ivamere Nataro

The residence of the late Alanieta Drua Naituva in Toko, Tavua. Inset: The late Alanieta was buried just metres away from her home. Photos: Ivamere Nataro

Foul play has been ruled out as the cause of death of Alanieta Drua Naituva, a Police source close to the investigation said.

Seven-year-old Alanieta died in her home in Toko, Tavua. It was around 11am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. No death certificate and burial order was sought, the informed Police source said.

Wrapped in a mat, she was laid to rest two hours later, the Police source said. Young Alanieta was deprived of medical treatment for three months, the informed Police source said.

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