The Lagos State Government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, following a tragic swimming pool accident that resulted in the death of two-year-old Rapheala Ogbodo. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
According to reports, the child’s mother, Ella, had sent her daughter to school, only to be returned dead, with the school claiming she drowned in the swimming pool.
The Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance have launched an investigation into the incident, visiting the school to conduct a preliminary investigation and ascertain the root cause of the death.
The school has been closed pending further investigation, and the state government has extended its condolences to the family of the victim, expressing its commitment to preventing future occurrences.
The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, emphasized the importance of compliance with safety regulations to prevent accidents in the state.