The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an internal investigation following conflicting information initially released about the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in the swimming pool of the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.
In its original statement, the GPF had indicated that the child was last seen entering a car near the hotel. However, subsequent findings revealed that her body was found on the premises of the same hotel, prompting serious questions about the accuracy of the initial report.
In a statement issued today, the GPF acknowledged the discrepancies and said it is now reviewing the internal communication processes that led to the release of the inaccurate information.
See full statement below:
𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗣𝗙 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲
The Guyana Police Force wishes to clarify information previously disseminated regarding an alleged abduction involving 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, which was reported to have occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, between 13:02 hrs and 14:00 hrs at the Double Day Hotel, Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo.
Following preliminary investigations, it has been determined that certain details contained in the initial statement circulated were inaccurate. As such, the Force is currently reviewing the internal communication processes that led to the release of that statement.
The Guyana Police Force assures that a comprehensive investigation will be carried out to determine every action taken by the police. The circumstances under which inaccurate information was disseminated, including what led to such information, will also be thoroughly examined.
The Divisional Commander and all ranks involved in the preparation and dissemination of the initial report will be interviewed, and appropriate actions will be taken to prevent future occurrences of this nature.
The Guyana Police Force remains committed to maintaining transparency and accuracy in all public communications. We urge members of the public to remain calm as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Further updates will be provided as soon as credible and verified information becomes available.
The safety and well-being of our citizens, particularly our children, remain a top priority.
