Chrisland School Under Fire as Government Pathologist Confirms Whitney Adeniran Was Electrocuted

Twelve-year-old Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, died by electrocution and not from natural or drug-related causes, a government-certified pathologist revealed at the coroner’s inquest on Friday, June 21, 2025. The official autopsy, conducted by Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel, confirmed electrical shock as the direct cause of death, ending months of speculation and public outrage surrounding the tragic incident.

Testifying before the Ikeja Magistrate Court (Suit No. MCIK/CONA/1/2023), Dr. Daniel ruled out any underlying medical condition or toxicological issue. He stated that “asphyxia from electrocution” caused Whitney’s death, citing evidence such as cerebral edema, subpleural petechiae, and distinct electric burn marks on her right knee, as well as kidney shock and petechial hemorrhages in both eyes.

The pathologist further explained that the internal and external trauma patterns were consistent with a high-voltage electric current, which led to systemic failure. His detailed testimony left no room for ambiguity, emphasizing that no signs of drug usage or previous health concerns were detected during the post-mortem.

Present in court were lawyers representing the deceased’s family, including Oluwatodimu Ige, Esq., Obiechina Justin, Esq., and Oluwabusayomi Gbadegesin, Esq. They were joined by officials from the Lagos State Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), highlighting the gravity of the matter and the growing interest from regulatory authorities.

However, glaring absences from the proceedings were representatives of Chrisland Schools and Mr. Ademoye Adewale, the vendor reportedly connected to the tragic incident. Both parties had been served hearing notices but failed to appear, a move that drew strong condemnation from legal observers and grieving family supporters in court.

The magistrate adjourned the inquest to August 8, 2025, for further cross-examination by the absent defense team. The shocking testimony is expected to intensify public scrutiny on the school and escalate calls for justice as Nigerians demand accountability for the life lost under institutional negligence.

Whitney’s death during an inter-house sports event in early 2023 triggered national outrage, with many accusing the school of cover-ups. The confirmed cause of death now puts Chrisland Schools in a more damning spotlight, as civil society groups and parents press for criminal prosecution and full regulatory sanctions.