Following the reported death of a student, Whytney Adeyemi of the Chrisland School, Opebi, Ikeja the Lagos State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of school while the Police Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi has also directed that the case be transferred to Panti, Yaba.
A release signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.
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”, the Commissioner stated.
