The board and management of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State has expressed commitment to a thorough and proper investigation over the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oromoni Jnr is the son of the Chairman of the Environment Task Force in Delta State, Sylvester Oromoni Snr.
Oromoni Jnr died after a bizzare encounter in Dowen College. The school claimed the boy sustained injuries from a football game that led to his death. But the parents insist Oromoni Jnr was tortured.
Following the eventual closure by the Lagos State Government, the school has said they are committed to a thorough and proper investigation.
In a statement released on Saturday, the board and management of Dowen College expressed grief over the death of Oromoni Jnr, describing him as a beacon of light for the school.
The statement reads: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of one of our beloved students, Sylvester Oromoni Jr.
“He was dearly loved by his teachers, his fellow students and he was a beacon of light for the school.
“The tragic and unfortunate incident which transpired this past November, and Sylvester’s untimely death requires a thorough and proper investigation.
“Dowen College is fully committed to this.
“We are assisting the authorities to get to the bottom of this heartbreaking incident.
“The first steps taken by the school, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, has been the immediate closure of the school to aid in the investigation.
“Understandably, at this time of intense grief and suffering, emotions are raw and tensions are high.
“We pray that God, who alone knows how to comfort the sorrowing, will comfort Sylvester’s family and all those who love and knew him.
“We commiserate with the Oromoni family, and the students of Dowen College who have lost a friend and fellow student.
“This is a traumatic experience.
“We assure our parents that the school is taking steps to ensure the safety and security of their children and wards.
“This is paramount.
“Every child is valued at Dowen College and their health and well-being is of the utmost priority to the school”.
Meanwhile, the police in Lagos State have sealed off Dowen College, following directives by the Lagos State Government.