Update: Lagos Govt Shuts Down Chrisland School After Death Of 12-Year-Old Student

Following the death of a 12-year-old student of Chrisland School, Whytney Adeyemi, the Lagos State Ministry of Education on Sunday ordered the temporary closure of the school.

Recall that the father of the deceased student, Michael Adeniran, took to social media on Saturday night to demand a probe into the death of his daughter who died during the school’s inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, on Thursday.

According to a statement posted on Facebook and signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo, the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.

Update: Lagos Govt Shuts Down Chrisland School After Death Of 12-Year-Old Student

Mrs. Adefisayo, on behalf of the State Ministry of Education, commiserated with Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi, parents of Whytney, and prayed for the repose of her soul.

“We also note the impact of this unfortunate event on family, friends and acquaintance of Whytney and call for calm as we assure that no effort will be spared in investigating the incident”, the Commissioner stated.

Recall that earlier while reacting to public criticism following the 12-year-old student’s death, the management at Chrisland School said Whitney had reported “not-too-buoyant” health on January 20, contrary to claims by her parents.

Based on proximity considerations, the school said it opted to take Whitney to a health centre, not a hospital.

Chrisland School dismissed insinuations that there was foul play in the death case while citing that she slumped in public.

“Our immediate response was to take advantage of proximity by identifying the nearest medical facility to take her to, where the doctor on duty administered oxygen and every aid possible to her,” the institution had added.

BY IYABO AINA

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