Lagos Police Warn Against Protests Over Outcome of Sylvester Oromoni’s Case

The Lagos State Police Command has warned against protests in the state following the outcome of the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.

Recall that the Lagos State Office for Public Prosecution had earlier acquitted the five students and three housemasters arrested for complicity in the death of Sylvester Oromoni. With his death ruled as natural.

Following the verdict, some youths under the of the Ijaw Youth Congress, took to Dowen College to protest.

The protesting youths vowed to occupy Dowen college if the school is opened without “justice being served” to the Oromoni family.

In reaction to the warning, the Lagos Police Command released a statement warning against protest over the outcome of the investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni.

Asking aggrieved parties to seek redress in the Courts instead of taking law into their own hands.

“In spite of the transparent investigation carried out by the police and the non-establishment of prima facie case against the suspects, some members of the Ijaw Youths Council, Lagos led by one Comrade Henry Oyobolo protested in front of Bowen College for over two hours yesterday 6th January, 2022.

“The protesters including masquerades carried placards and were drumming, thereby causing panic and apprehension. The protesters who conducted themselves in a manner capable of causing breach of peace also caused temporary traffic jam. But for the professional way the police managed the protest, it would have led to violence.

“Much as we commiserate with the bereaved family on the death of their lovely and promising child, it is advised that the protesters and other individuals or groups who are still aggrieved should go to law court to seek redress instead of taking the law into their own hands.  

“Thus member of the public who may have any misgivings about the outcome of the police investigation, medical enquiry and legal advice with this case are advised to follow due process in law rather than resorting to self help. The police will not fold their arms and allow any act or omission that could threaten the peace being enjoyed in the state.”he said

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