A government pathologist has confirmed that 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, died as a result of electrocution, not natural causes, shedding new light on the controversial case that ignited national outrage.
At the resumed coroner’s inquest on Friday at the Ikeja Magistrate Court (Suit No. MCIK/CONA/1/2023), Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel, a certified pathologist, presented the autopsy report, stating that Whitney died from asphyxia caused by electrocution.
He ruled out any pre-existing health issues or drug-related causes.
“The cause of death is consistent with electrocution,” Dr. Daniel told the court, listing several telltale physiological signs such as cerebral oedema, subpleural petechial hemorrhages, electric burn injury on the right knee, evidence of shock in the kidneys, marked fluidity of blood, bilateral conjunctival petechiae, and a grazed abrasion on the right forearm.
These indicators, he said, left no doubt that the child suffered a fatal electric shock.
Whitney slumped on February 9, 2023, during Chrisland School’s inter-house sports event at Agege Stadium, sparking an investigation after her parents raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Representing the deceased’s family at the hearing were counsels Oluwatodimu Ige, Obiechina Justin, and Oluwabusayomi Gbadegesin. The Lagos State Attorney General’s Office was represented by Araba, Esq., while Abimbola Ojenike and Oluwadamilola Omotosho, Esq. appeared for the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
However, neither representatives of Chrisland Schools nor Ademoye Adewale—the vendor allegedly linked to the fatal incident- were present in court, despite being formally served hearing notices. Their absence drew criticism from lawyers and members of the public in attendance.
The presiding magistrate adjourned the case to August 8, 2025, for continuation of cross-examination.
The case has reignited public calls for stronger safety protocols in schools and has put pressure on regulators to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies.
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