By Okowa, IYC ask police to fish out killers of Dowen College student
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) have called on the police and other relevant security operatives to fish out killers of Sylvester Oromoni Dowen College, Lagos.
Oromoni Jr was a student at Dowen College, Lagos, and reportedly died in in controversial circumstances.
Stonix News reports that the embattled college has, since, closed down amid controversies and uproars from across the globe over the tragedy.
Gov Okowa, speaking as the governor of the state of origin of the deceased, on Saturday, said the “matter must be investigated, perpetrators apprehended, punished, and made an example of, to serve as a very strong deterrence against future occurrences.”
“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,” he prayed
On the death of the 12-year-old student, who’s from the Ijaw extraction, IYC National Spokesman, Mr Ebilade Ekerefe, also expressed shock at the incident and, like Okowa, called for justice.
“We have read to our chagrin that the late Oromoni was indeed the latest victim of bully and harrowing assaults by fellow students.
“The supposed injuries from the beatings led to his death, according to a Twitter user with the handle @perrisonoromoni, the boy’s cousin.
“To our utter consternation, the school denied all allegations stating that Oromoni was neither bullied nor beaten but only complained of hip pain after playing football.
“However, contrary to the school’s statement, the victim’s cousin rolled out photos and video evidence, which tended to corroborate the fact that the child was bullied and beaten which had led to this avoidable untimely death,” the youths noted.
The group while thanking the Lagos State government for its proactiveness, called on the police to be professional in the investigation with a view to bringing the perpetrators to book.
“The Justice we demand is the holistic type that will bring to book the killers of this boy and members of the school management, who instead of speaking the truth, soiled their souls by trying desperately to cover up the evil deeds.
“While we thank and commend the Lagos State Government for its speedy initiative towards shutting down the Dowen College, the Ijaw Youths worldwide want to call on the Lagos Commissioner of Police to launch a detailed and meticulous investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr,” the statement.
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