Benin: After Zinvié, a 13-year-old schoolboy dies in Lalo after punishment

A 13-year-old schoolboy died in Lalo after being punished by his father for being caught smoking. The incident occurred on April 29, 2026, just days after the death of a teenage girl in Zinvié, also due to parental violence. The police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of these deaths and the responsibilities of the parents. The father of the deceased child has been apprehended and may face legal action.