By Bolaji Peters (Siwes student, Polytechnic Iresi)
Michael Adeniran, Whitney’s father, asserts that his daughter had already passed away before reaching the hospital, with the school nurse unable to confirm death due to lack of medical expertise.
The court is hearing testimony about Whitney’s death, with four individuals, including a candy vendor, a principal, and two others, facing charges related to involuntary manslaughter and negligence.
Whitney Adeniran, a 12-year-old student, allegedly suffered electrocution during a school sports event at Agege Stadium on February 9, 2023.
The ongoing court proceedings include cross-examination of the first witness, Whitney’s father, who mentioned her absence from school on February 2 without any reported illness.
The court is investigating events leading up to Whitney’s death, and the witness continues to be cross-examined. Further details are emerging as the case unfolds.
On January 20, Whitney’s mother was informed of her illness, leading to her hospitalization at Inland Specialist Hospital in Ikeja. The witness remains unsure about the prescribed medications, and the court is yet to determine the full facts of the case.
A doctor’s report reveals nitrazepam 5mg and amitriptyline 12.5mg as prescribed drugs. The cause of death, mentioned as cardiac arrest, was not initially communicated by Agege Central Hospital and Diagnostic Limited.
The ongoing court hearing includes the witness’s cross-examination, where details about CPR attempts by the school nurse are questioned. The nurse maintains that Whitney had dilated eyes and was pronounced dead only by a doctor.
