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At Friday, June 21, 2025, a coroner’s inquiry showed that Whitney Adeniran, 12, a pupil at Chrisland Schools, died by electrocution rather than natural or drug-related causes, according to a government-certified pathologist. Months of conjecture and public indignation surrounding the terrible event came to an end when Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel’s official autopsy verified electrical shock as the direct cause of death.

During his testimony before the Ikeja Magistrate Court (Suit No. MCIK/CONA/1/2023), Dr. Daniel ruled out any toxicological problems or underlying medical conditions. Citing evidence such as cerebral edema, subpleural petechiae, and significant electric burn marks on her right leg, along with renal shock and petechial hemorrhages in both eyes, he declared that Whitney died from “asphyxia from electrocution.”

The pathologist went on to say that systemic failure resulted from the internal and external trauma patterns being consistent with a high-voltage electric current. There was no space for doubt in his thorough testimony, which emphasized that the post-mortem revealed no evidence of drug use or prior medical issues.

Attorneys Oluwatodimu Ige, Esq., Obiechina Justin, Esq., and Oluwabusayomi Gbadegesin, Esq., who represented the deceased’s family, were in court. Officials from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Attorney General’s Office joined them, emphasizing the seriousness of the issue and the increasing interest from regulatory bodies.

Representatives of Chrisland Schools and Mr. Ademoye Adewale, the vendor purportedly involved in the unfortunate occurrence, were conspicuously absent from the proceedings, though.

Legal experts and bereaved family supporters in court strongly condemned the decision of both parties to not show up despite having received hearing notices.

In order to allow for additional cross-examination by the defense team, the magistrate postponed the inquest until August 8, 2025. As Nigerians demand accountability for the lives lost due to institutional carelessness, the shocking testimony is anticipated to increase public scrutiny of the school and cries for justice.

In early 2023, Whitney died during an inter-house sporting event, sparking widespread indignation and accusations of cover-ups from the school. Now that the cause of death has been determined, Chrisland Schools is under further scrutiny as parents and civil society organizations demand criminal charges and comprehensive regulatory penalties.

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