By Nifemi Adefemi
Principal of Chrisland School, Mrs. Belinda Amao wept profusely yesterday as she was charged with three others over the death of one of the school’s pupils, Whitney Adeniran in a Lagos court.
The Lagos State Government had arraigned Chrisland School Limited, its principal, vice principal and two other employees before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja.
Others charged alongside Amao include Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai and Victoria Nwatu.
The defendants were arraigned on two counts bordering on involuntary manslaughter as well as reckless and negligent acts preferred against them by the state.
In the charge information prepared by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr Babajide Martins, the state said the incident took place on February 9, 2023.
Justice Ogala however granted bail to the suspects while the case was adjourned till May 25, June 1 and 15, 2023, for trial.