Ademoye Adewale, a cotton candy vendor contracted by Chrisland School to prepare snacks for its students during its infamous sports event, says Whitney Adeniran was not electrocuted. THE CABLE reports.
Ademoye Adewale, a cotton candy vendor contracted by Chrisland School to prepare snacks for its students during its infamous sports event, says Whitney Adeniran was not electrocuted. THE CABLE reports.
The witness, at the coroner’s inquest on Monday, said the deceased 12-year-old was never electrocuted by his tools.Information Guide Nigeria
Whitney died on February 9 during Chrisland School Ikeja’s inter-house sports event at Agege Stadium in Lagos.
Blessing Adeniran, Whitney’s mother, accused Chrisland of holding back information on the cause of her death.
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Consequently, the state Ministry of Education ordered a temporary closure of the school pending an investigation.JAMB Portal
The state later disclosed that a February 15 autopsy showed that Whitney died from asphyxia and electrocution.
The Lagos ministry of justice established a case of manslaughter and negligence against the school.
The ministry stated that the school and four of its staffers were to be charged in court accordingly.
While the school tendered a public apology on the matter, an inquest into the case commenced on April 4.
Adewale, during his cross-examination on Monday, told Oyenike Fajana, the coroner, that his machine meant for the snacks was not in use at the time the student slumped and died.
The vendor was to make snacks such as candy floss, popcorn, shawarma, and barbecue, among others for students.NYSC Portal
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