We Are Determined To Pursue The Death Of Sylvester Oromoni To The End, Says Okowa

The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has sympathised with the Oromoni family, over the death of their 12-year-old son, Sylvester and promised to pursue the case till justice is served.

Gov Okowa made the statement in a post on his official Facebook page on Saturday saying,

“Last night, I spoke to Mr Sylvester Oromoni, the father of late Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student who unfortunately died under very controversial and unclear circumstances.

“During the call, I expressed my agreement with the decision of the Lagos State government to launch an investigation into the death of Sylvester, a native of Warri South LGA in Delta State.

“As a government that places priority on the lives of our citizens within and outside the state, we are determined to pursue this case to the end. The matter must be investigated, perpetrators apprehended, punished, and made an example of, to serve as a very strong deterrence against future occurrences.

“As we continue to watch this case closely, we extend our prayers and support to the Oromoni family. As they mourn the loss of their young son, I pray that Almighty God gives them the strength that they need at this difficult time. Amen. Okowa said

Recall that 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni died as a result of the injuries he sustained from a beating he claimed he received from his seniors over his refusal to be initiated into a cult according to his cousin who brought the story to public knowledge.

But Dowen College in an earlier statement denied Oromoni Jr died as a result of injuries sustained from bullying, the school claimed its investigation showed Oromoni Jr picked up the injury at a football match in school.

The death of Sylvester Oromoni Jr sparked public outrage at Dowen College and the bullies involved, with many calling for the shutdown of the school, which was carried out by the Lagos State Government on Friday, pending the outcome of an investigation.

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