Whitney: Lagos Alleges Lapses, Insists Chrisland Remains Shut
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The Lagos State Government has insisted that Chrisland International School will remain shut as investigation into the death of a pupil of the school, Whitney Adeniran, is ongoing.
Recall that the pupil died during the school’s inter-house sports competition at the Agege Stadium, in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State.
According to a statement by the state commissioner for education, Folashade Adefisayo, the continued closure of the school after the death of the 12-year-old pupil was to further investigate the alleged endangerment of the pupil and others.
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It reads, “The closure of the school paved the way for unhindered investigation and afforded all stakeholders, including parents, students, staff and friends of the deceased, time to grief.
“In view of the circumstances surrounding the death of the child, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice ordered a coroner’s inquest into the matter to ascertain the cause.
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“The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital conducted the autopsy on February 15. It was conducted by Prof. Sunday Soyemi, Consultant Pathologist, LASUTH, in the presence of Dr Samuel Keshinro, Consultant Pathologist, representing the deceased’s family, and Dr Olugbenga Oyewole, Consultant Pathologist representing Chrisland Schools.
“The autopsy report, dated March 1, revealed the cause of death as asphyxia and electrocution. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice consequently directed that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions issue legal advice on the matter.
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“Without prejudice to the criminal proceedings, the school will remain shut to further interrogate the endangerment of students and others.”
Adefisayo added that team from the Office of Education Quality Assurance also had a meeting with the management of the school to ascertain adherence to child safeguarding policies.
“The meeting examined the planning of the inter-house sports event and the aftermath of the unfortunate incident. It was discovered that there were lapses,” she said in the statement.