Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday,
described as “disturbing and heartbreaking”, the death of Sylvester Oromoni of
Dowen College, Lekki.
The governor also said he has ordered a comprehensive
investigation into the matter.
In a Facebook post, he wrote, “I commiserate deeply with the
family of late Sylvester (Jnr) Oromoni, the 12-year old pupil of Dowen College,
Lagos.
“As a parent, I share the grief Sylvester’s demise has
brought upon his parents and the entire household. The incident is not only sad
but disturbing and heartbreaking.
“Consequently, I have ordered a comprehensive investigation
into the matter. But while that is going on, I would like to give Sylvester’s
parents and entire citizenry of Lagos, the assurance of my full support at this
trying time.
“I share their pains and sense of loss. Indeed, words are
inadequate to describe my feelings, but I pray that God Almighty will soothe
their pains, and grant Sylvester Jnr eternal rest.”
The father of the deceased boarding student, Sylvester
Oromoni Snr, had alleged that the Junior Secondary School 2 pupil died from the
injuries sustained during an assault by five of his colleagues who wanted to
initiate him into cultism but the school claimed he died after sustaining an
injury during a football match.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on
Tuesday, said three students are currently in police custody for alleged
assault while two are at large.
Meanwhile, the Parents’ Forum of the college has demanded a
change of the school management as well as the hostel teachers.
They also announced that a candlelight session would hold on
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in honour of Oromoni.
The parents, while expressing deep sadness over the
unfortunate incident that led to the death of Oromoni, prayed for strength for
the grieving family of the 12-year-old.
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