When the case was called the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of the State, Moyosore Onigbanjo, announced his appearance for the prosecution and told the court that the state had filed two-count charge against the defendants.
The lawyer to the first defendant, Bimpe Ajegbomojun also announced her appearance; Chief Richard Ahonaruogho appeared for the second defendant; Olukayode Enitan for the third defendant; Ademola Animashaun for the fourth defendant; Chief Bolaji Ayorinde for fifth defendant (Chrisland School limited), while Oluwatodimu Ige held a watching brief for the deceased family.