Whitney Adeniran: Chrisland School, Staff Face Charges of Manslaughter and Negligence

Chrisland High School Ikeja is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligence by the Lagos justice ministry following the death of Whitney Adeniran.

Whitney, who was a student of the school, died on February 9 during a sports event at Agege Stadium.

Whitney’s mother, Blessing Adeniran, had accused the school of not providing information on her daughter’s cause of death.

The school temporarily closed as the ministry of education ordered investigations to take place.

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According to the state’s findings, an autopsy conducted on February 15 revealed that Whitney died from asphyxia and electrocution. The school publicly apologized since then, but the state has scheduled an inquest on April 4.

The Lagos ministry of justice stated on March 23 that its department of public prosecution had found a case of involuntary manslaughter against the school. The school, some staff, and a vendor will face charges.

The statement reads: “On March 23, 2023, the DPP issued his legal advice and came to the conclusion that a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter and reckless and negligent acts had been established against the school. They will therefore be charged with the offences of involuntary manslaughter and reckless and negligent acts contrary to Sections 224 & 251 of the Criminal Law, Ch C17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

“Information will be filed in accordance with the legal advice issued by the DPP. Certified true copies of the legal advice are available on the ministry of justice website.”