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Chrisland Principal and Others Are Granted N30 Million Bail,

Following the death of Whitney Adeniran, 12, the Lagos State Government accused Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Belinda Amao, and Nwatu Victoria of reckless negligence and involuntary manslaughter. Nonetheless, the accused entered a not guilty plea to the accusation.

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NewsReport gathered that Justice Oyindamola Ogala admitted the defendants to bail after the defence counsel moved an application for bail dated March 28 and March 29, respectively. There were no objections from the prosecution led by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN.

Ogala admitted the first and second defendants to N10 million bail, each with two sureties in like sums.

She also admitted the 3rd and 4th defendants to N20 million bail, each with two sureties in an amount like that.

This online information indicate that the judge said all the sureties must be gainfully employed, have credible and verified evidence of their financial status, and reside within the court’s jurisdiction.

“All the sureties must have made two years’ tax payments to the Lagos State Government and must submit their international passports to the Chief Registrar of the State High Court,” Ogala said.

The court also ordered the defence counsel to write an undertaking in order for the defendants to be released to them before the completion of their bail.

The defence counsel are Mrs. Bimpe Ajegbomojon (1st defendant), Richard Ahonarougho, SAN (2nd defendant), Olukayode Enitan, SAN (3rd defendant), Ademola Animashaun, SAN (4th defendant), and Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN (5th defendant), while Mrs. Oluwatodimu Ige held brief for the family of the deceased.

According to the charge information signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr Babajide Martins, on March 24, the defendants allegedly committed the offence on February 9, about 1:00 p.m., in Agege Sports Stadium, Agege, Lagos.

The prosecution said that the defendants negligently killed Adeniran by not ensuring her safety. The state also submitted that the defendants acted in a reckless and negligent manner that endangered human life.

Onigbanjo, while arraigning the defendants, informed the court that the state would be presenting 17 witnesses. He then asked the court for a date to commence the trial.

According to the prosecution, the alleged offence contravened Sections 224 and 251 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Justice Ogala subsequently adjourned the case until May 25 for the commencement of trial.

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