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BREAKING: Protest Rocks Dowen College Over Oromoni’s Death, Protesters Block School Gate, Defy Police Threats

Adesina .O (Teekay) by Adesina .O (Teekay)
December 8, 2021
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The entrance of Dowen College in Lekki area of Lagos State have been barricaded today, by some women to protest against the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni at the school.

Recall that it was reported that late student was attacked by “some of his senior colleagues” for refusing to join a cult group.

His cousin – Perrison Oromoni – had gone on social media to narrate how he had died and went as far as calling out the names of his cousin’s alleged killers.

Perrison said the school called the deceased’s father, telling him that his son sustained injuries while playing football at the school.

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Over 100,000 persons have also signed a petition domiciled on the Change.org platform seeking the arrest of those fingered in the incident and their swift prosecution.

In a video uploaded by BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, some protesters were seen in front of Dowen College demanding that the school authorities be held accountable for failing to protect the deceased.

They also urged security agencies to wade into the issue promptly and bring the perpetrators to book.

However, sources said police operatives who were spotted in large numbers threatened to arrest the protesters if they fail to stop.

On Tuesday the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also reacted to the death of Oromoni.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the governor described the incident as disturbing and heartbreaking.

He also assured the bereaved’s family of his administration’s commitment to ensure justice is served in the case.

“I commiserate deeply with the family of late Sylvester (Jnr) Oromoni, the 12-year old pupil of Dowen College, Lagos,” he wrote.

“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 the 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.”

 

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