A government-certified pathologist has confirmed that Miss Desola Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old Chrisland Schools student whose death sparked widespread concern, died as a result of electrocution.
During Friday's hearing at the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel presented the official autopsy report, ruling out any natural or drug-related causes of death. He testified that the young girl died from asphyxia caused by electrocution.
Medical Evidence of Electrocution
"The pattern of injuries and physiological response confirms she was electrocuted," Dr. Daniel stated during his testimony. "There was no evidence of prior health conditions or drug complications that could have led to her death."
The pathologist detailed several findings from the post-mortem that pointed to electrical shock as the primary cause of death, including:
Cerebral oedema
Subpleural petechial hemorrhages
An electric burn injury on the right knee
Signs of shock in the kidneys
Bilateral conjunctival petechiae
A grazed abrasion on her right forearm
Notable Absences at the Hearing
Legal representatives for the deceased's family were present at the proceedings, including Oluwatodimu Ige, Esq., Obiechina Justin, Esq., and Oluwabusayomi Gbadegesin, Esq. The Lagos State Attorney General's Office and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) were also represented.
However, representatives of Chrisland Schools and Mr. Ademoye Adewale, the vendor allegedly linked to the incident, were notably absent despite being served hearing notices. This absence drew criticism from legal observers and members of the public present in court.
Following Dr. Daniel's testimony and preliminary cross-examination, the presiding magistrate adjourned the inquest to August 8, 2025, for further cross-examination by the defense team.
The case continues to draw attention to safety standards in Nigerian schools and the responsibility of educational institutions to ensure the wellbeing of students under their care.
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