The Lagos State Government has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, located at Opebi-Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the School, Whytney Adeniran.

The order was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo on Sunday.

12-year-old Whitney died on Thursday during the school’s inter-house sports activities at the Agege Stadium

While her family had accused the school of negligence, demanding a probe into the circumstances surrounding Whitney’s death, the school management said she had reported “not-too-buoyant” health on January 20.

Chrisland dismissed insinuations that there was foul play in her death  adding that she slumped in public.

However, the State Government  has ordered the temporary closure of the school.

Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.’

According to her, “On behalf of the State Ministry of Education, we commiserate with Mr and Mrs Adeyemi, parents of Whitney, over the death of their daughter.

“We also note the impact of this unfortunate event on family, friends and acquaintances of Whitney and call for calm as we assure that no effort will be spared in investigating the incident

”We pray for the repose of her soul.” she said