Pigg’s peak– Police in Pigg’s Peak have launched a murder investigation after the body of a newborn baby boy was discovered in a bag at the town’s dumping site on Tuesday morning.
The infant was found on June 17, 2026, at about 8am by a 42-year-old woman from Nginamadvolo who works for the local town board.
According to information released by police, the woman was carrying out her duties at the dumping site, untying refuse bags, when she noticed a suspicious bag among the rubbish.
Curious about its contents, she opened the bag and found a shawl stained with blood. Upon further inspection, she discovered the body of a naked newborn baby boy.
Police said the infant had a sock tied around his neck.
The woman immediately alerted her colleagues, who then contacted police. Officers responded to the scene and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death.
Police are working to establish the identity of the child’s mother and determine how the infant ended up at the dumping site.
Authorities have described the incident as a murder case and are appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist investigators to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hhohho Regional Crime Branch Officer, Assistant Superintendent Junior Dlamini, on 7606 7447 or the Pigg’s Peak Desk Officer, Inspector Motsa, on 7605 8445.
Members of the public may also report information through the emergency numbers 999, 9999 or 112.
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