The Parents’ Forum at Dowen College in the Lekki area of
Lagos State has announced that a candlelight session will hold on Wednesday,
December 8, 2021, in honour of the late student of the school, Sylvester 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.
The father of the deceased boarding student 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.
In a statement titled, ‘Sylvester Oromoni’s Death: Dowen
College Parents Mourn’, the parents urged the school management and other
stakeholders (students and parents directly or indirectly mentioned) to “fully
cooperate with the authority in the ongoing investigation.”
“While we would have loved to bring Sylvester back if
humanly possible, unravelling the cause of Sylvester’s death and bringing
whoever was responsible or might have contributed in whatever way to book, will
not only bring this unfortunate incident to closure for the family, but this
will also serve as a deterrent to others in all schools in Nigeria.
“We, therefore, say justice for Sylvester, is justice for
all.
“On our part as parents, we will work more closely with the
school (management/board), to ensure necessary measures are put in place to
prevent a reoccurrence of this unfortunate incident and stamp out bullying in
any form from the school,” the statement added.
The parents said the candlelight event would hold on
Wednesday by 6pm at Dowen College on 18, Adebayo Doherty Rd, Lekki, Lagos.
“The lighting of candles is to pay tribute to a life
‘passed’ and keeping the light burning signifies that the memory still lives on
and burns bright.
“The Candlelight no doubt shall promote reflection and
signifies remembrance of a life cut short in his infancy.
“We pray that the Almighty God shall comfort the Oromoni’s
family during this trying period.”
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