The Lagos State Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) arraigned Chrisland School Ltd and four staff members on Thursday for the alleged manslaughter of Whitney Adeniran, a 12-year-old student.
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They were arraigned before Ikeja High Court Justice Oyindamola Ogala.
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Belinda Amao, and Nwatu Ugochi Victoria were charged with manslaughter and negligent acts.
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After the charge was read to them, the defendants pleaded not guilty
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Whitney died on February 9 during a sporting event at Agege Stadium, according to MSport.
Whitney’s mother, Blessing Adeniran, accused Chrisland School of withholding information about her daughter’s death after her death.
As a result, the state Ministry of Education ordered the school’s temporary closure pending an investigation.
The state later revealed that the 12-year-old girl died from asphyxia and electrocution, according to an autopsy performed on February 15.
While the school recently issued a public apology, an inquest into the case will begin on April 4.
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice filed a case against the school for manslaughter and negligence.
According to the ministry’s DPP, the school and four employees would be charged in court.
