Tanzania school guard found dead in classroom, suspected suicide linked to psychological distress
A 25-year-old security guard was found dead in a classroom in Tanzania's Hai District, with police suspecting suicide linked to psychological distress. Local officials expressed shock, noting that another guard at the same school died under mysterious circumstances three months prior.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical concerns regarding mental health support and workplace safety in rural educational institutions.
Hai. A security guard at Mailisita Primary School in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, identified as Mzee Metivoi, 25, is suspected to have died by suicide, with police saying preliminary investigations indicate prolonged psychological distress may have been a contributing factor.
The deceased, a resident of Lemanyata Village in the district, was found hanging from the ceiling of one of the school's classrooms.
Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa confirmed the incident, saying it occurred in the early hours of Monday, July 20, 2026.
"This incident occurred on July 20, 2026, at around 1 am at Mailisita Primary School in Mailisita Village, Mnadani Ward, Lyamungo Division, Hai District. Preliminary investigations indicate that prolonged psychological distress may have contributed to the incident,” said Commander Maigwa.
He added that investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
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