Security guard found floating in Essequibo River shot in head – Police

Days after the body of 24-year-old Vishal Miguel, a security guard from Blake, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), was found at Unity, Parika, EBE, the police on Saturday confirmed that he was shot to death. The police, after being pressed by the media for information on the murder, on Saturday stated that Miguel, who was employed as a night watchman at the shipping yard, was last seen on Monday, March 2, 2026, at about 19:00h when he entered the yard to commence duties.
However, two days later, the proprietor of the establishment visited the location and discovered that several outboard engines were missing from boats docked in the Essequibo River. This, the police stated, prompted a search in the area, during which Miguel’s body was found floating in the river. Meanwhile, a post-mortem performed on the remains on Friday by Government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh gave the cause of death as a gunshot injury to the head. The police have not stated if any arrests were made in connection with the murder.
Guyana Times on Saturday reported that one of Miguel’s eyes was reportedly dug out, while several of his teeth were broken, and there were burn marks on parts of his face and stomach. His head also has a scar suspected to have been caused by fire. Reports suggested that Miguel was killed during a robbery. Thus far, it is believed that five 75-HP outboard engines were stolen from the scene.
As news spread about the gruesome discovery, people in the area are now fearful for their lives and believe that the crime might have been committed by a group of Spanish-speaking individuals.