The Lagos ministry of education says only the Chrisland High School, Ikeja branch, is affected by its shut down order and not other schools operated by the owners.

This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by a spokesman for the ministry, Ganiu Lawal.

It stated that only Chrisland High School Ikeja, where Whitney Adeniran was a student until her death, remains closed as directed.

It added that the clarification became necessary to address the anxiety of parents and the public on the claim that the school defied the government’s order.

“Chrisland High School, Ikeja, will remain temporarily closed to students and staff to allow unhindered investigations and afford all stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and friends of the deceased, time to grieve,” said the statement.

It added, “The regrettable death of Whitney, as reported, is undergoing investigation by the police and relevant agencies of the Lagos state government.”

According to the statement, the findings of the investigation will be made public as soon as it is completed.

Twelve-year-old Adeniran died under controversial circumstances on February 9, during a sporting event at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

(NAN)