The inquiry into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, has been adjourned till April 14, 2026.
Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up before the Yaba Magistrate Court.
In a preliminary meeting with the parties, Magistrate Adetunji stated that the court received an application from the Chief Coroner of Lagos State following a request by the Attorney-General of the state that an inquest be conducted.
She directed all parties to file their witness statements before the next adjourned date and cautioned them to approach the proceedings carefully, as she emphasized that the court’s goal was to determine the cause of the incident.