The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki as “disturbing and heartbreaking”.

Sanwo-Olu also confirmed he has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

In a Facebook post, the Governor 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 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.”

The father of the deceased boarding student, Sylvester Oromoni Snr, had claimed the JSS 2 student died from the injuries sustained during an assault by five other students who wanted to initiate him into a cult but the school claimed he died after sustaining an injury during a football match.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday, confirmed that three of the students have been arrested and are in police custody for alleged assault while two others were still at large.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/Sylvester-Oromoni-Sanwo-Olu-breaks-silence-on-Dowen-students-death

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Nigerians always wait until something terrible happened before they act, the roads won't be fixed until a couple of accidents happened on that spot, a poorly built building won't be giving attention until it collapsed and claim many lives, bullying in school has been an age long ritual, I was bullied as a junior student, my only consolation then was that when I get to the senior class,I'll also bully the junior,because to us it's like a norm! Secondary hostel has been programmed like this for so long,and the so called house masters are either too strict or very nonchalant! All these expensive schools are worst, if u are too hard on the kids, they get home and report to their billionaire parents, the school will won't want the kids leaving the school, hence they are always compromising standards! Federal government high schools and unity college hostels has turned to haven of cultists, drugs abuse,gross misconduct and all that! Sylvester is an hero, and I think it's high time we set up a committee to look into bullying in all schools, not just in Dowen, soon we will all forget this case until another one happened in another school, then we'll start making statements, condolences and all that! A lasting solution is what we want! Say no to bullying

Nice one

The unfairness of life is heart-wrenching.... Yet we endure....

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Ok.... seen....

Next.... Hon minister for condolence visit is yet to report.... we are waiting....

if u like make u run this Sylvester matter like lekki toll gate "wen nor happen"

They should let this boy rest in peace already, what they need to ensure right now is that justice is served accordingly.

This Boy really Suffered sha.

Even in death dem no won gree am rest.

Infact they should open museum for him.

Okay good one from the governor himself. This case must not be swept under the carpet pls. Thank you Mr. Governor.

D sch Authority fuk up really big time.Thing Dey supposed nip since.They even lie to cover up the Evil

Well all that is needed now is Justice for the family of late Sylvester, however, thank you Mr. Governor for the commiseration but please do more to enable Justice for Late Sylvester.

God bless you sir and keep your children.

Good bless you sir, you are a kind human being

“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.

NPF will just turn this to avenue to make money,the parent of the late boy will also pay.

I still dont understand why the sister of the deceased not saying a word. One of the boys said they punished the boy cuz his sister rejected his advances which means her sister knew all the boys in question. She can shed more light on the brouhaha.

Come to you Oga Sanwo, just make sure justice is served. If you or those oga at the top try anything funny ? Thunder wey go strike you dey dance Azonto !!!

In Buhari's voice, " The President is shocked by the news and while we condoled with the family of deceased, the public can go about their normal businesses while we assured that perpetrators will be brought to book"

Na your morning be this Oga Sanwo

The perpetrators deserve to be heavily punished, including the offending students.

It's so disheartening to have your child die in such circumstances

RIp little champ

Sad one.....
Howbeit this showoff of a governor is a hypocrite going by the Endsars killings that happened in Lekki.

maxtop:
I still dont understand why the sister of the deceased not saying a word. One of the boys said they punished the boy cuz his sister rejected his advances which means her sister knew all the boys in question. She can shed more light on the brouhaha.

Come to you Oga Sanwo, just make sure justice is served. If you or those oga at the top try anything funny ? Thunder wey go strike you dey dance Azonto !!!

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elmessiahs:
It's so disheartening to have your child die in such circumstances

Extremely disheartening!

ipobarethieves:
D sch Authority fuk up really big time.Thing Dey supposed nip since.They even lie to cover up the Evil

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@Seniorwriter

Wen commiserating with the family, I also want the State government to replace school bullying to Oronomi in memory of the boy.

Hmmmm
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