The Lagos state police command says it did not receive any
formal report on the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, the 12-year-old student of
Dowen College.
Oromoni, 12, died a few days ago after he was allegedly attacked
by “some senior colleagues” for refusing to join a cult group.
The student’s death has continued to generate widespread
criticism on social media platforms while the Lagos state government announced
an indefinite closure of the school.
According to NAN, Adekunle Ajisebutu, the command’s
spokesman, said although no formal report has been made yet, Hakeem Odumosu,
the commissioner of police, has ordered investigation into the matter.
“The Lagos State
Police Command is not unaware of the reported death of one Sylvester Oromoni, a
12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, which is currently going
viral on the social media,” it read.
“The Commissioner of Police, upon hearing about it,
instantly directed the Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division, under whose
jurisdiction the place of incident is, to immediately visit the school to carry
out initial investigation into the incident.
“This directive has been carried out as investigation into
the case has since commenced.
“However, in view of the seriousness of the case, the
Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, has
also been directed to take over investigation of the case immediately.”
The police spokesman enjoined members of the public to avoid
taking laws into their hands, adding that the command is determined to get
justice for the deceased’s family.
“Members of the public, particularly the deceased’s bereaved
parents, friends and relatives, are assured that the Lagos State Police Command
has deployed all available human and material resources at its disposal to
unravel the circumstances surrounding the sad and unfortunate incident,” it
added.
“While diligent investigation is ongoing, members of the
public are advised against taking the law into their own hands. They are also
enjoined to refrain from comments that could jeopardize investigation.
“The Commissioner of
Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, while commiserating with the bereaved family, has
equally assured that the outcome of police investigation would be made public
in due course.”
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