The Lagos State Government announced that it will sue Chrisland High School, Ikeja, several staff members, and one vendor for “Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts” following the death of 12‑year‑old student Whitney Adeniran during a school‑organized sporting event. The statement, released on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice and posted on the ministry’s website, detailed the incident.
On 9 February 2023, Whitney Omodesola Adeniran, a 12‑year‑old student at Chrisland High School, collapsed during the inter‑house sports competition held at Agege Sports Stadium. She was rushed to Agege Central Hospital, where the doctor on duty confirmed that she was “brought in dead” (BID).
The case was referred to the police, which conducted a thorough investigation with the assistance of other agencies. The investigation file was forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Monday, 20 March 2023, for review. On 23 March 2023, the DPP issued legal advice concluding that a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter and reckless and negligent acts had been established against the school, certain staff members, and one vendor.
Consequently, the parties will be charged with offences of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts under Sections 224 and 251 of the Criminal Law, Chapter C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015. Information will be filed in accordance with the DPP’s legal advice, and certified true copies of that advice are available on the Ministry of Justice website (www.lagosstatemoj.org).
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