Lagos probes death of Chrisland pupil, shuts school

The Lagos Government has shut Chrisland School, Opebi, Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the School, Whytney Adeyemi. 

A statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the incident.  

The statement added, “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.”