The Lagos state government has ordered a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the immediate and remote cause of death of a twelve year old student of Chrisland School, Ikeja, Lagos, Whitney Adeniran.

Lagos state attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN who gave the directive via a statement issued monday noted that a thorough investigation will be conducted on the unfortunate incident.

Onigbanjo further noted that the inquest is in furtherance of sections 14 and 15 of the coroner system laws, of Lagos State 2015 .

Onigbanjo who said the security and well being of citizens are of utmost importance to state government, assured the public that all will be done to get to the root of the matter.

The Commissioner added that the findings of the investigation will be made public and those found culpable will be punished accordingly.

Whitney adeniran allegedly died during the school’s inter house sports last week