The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration has deployed multiple government agencies such as the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and Lagos State Safety Commission to Smiley Kids Montessori School, Sangotedo following the tragic incident involving the sudden death of a two-year-old pupil.
This comes after the mother using the handle Ellla@AbiaPrincess on X (formerly Twitter), cried for justice after her child, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly passed away on Wednesday, January 15.
The distraught mother disclosed that the school had falsely claimed that her daughter drowned. However, they later discovered that the cause of death was electrocution.
Allegeding foul play, the mother suggested that her daughter may have been electrocuted and her body placed in the pool to simulate a drowning incident.
In reaction, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), led by Permanent Secretary Mrs. Titilayo Adeniyi-Vivour, disclosed that it has prompted a comprehensive investigation by the Lagos State Government.
Adeniyi-Vivour also added that, the case is being pursued with the police at the Ogombo Division and the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation and potential prosecution.
The DSVA expressed condolences to the bereaved family and reiterated its commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice is served.