Police Commences Investigation Into Death Of Dowen College Student

The Lagos state police have announced that they have began an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni jr, a 12-year-old student of Dowen college in the Lekki area Of Lagos.

The Lagos state Commissioner of Police on Sunday stated that the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCID), Panti, has been ordered to take over the case from the Maroko division.

Odumosu further said that the command is teaming up with the Delta State Police Command in the investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the child.

He added that Lagos police boss said “comprehensive medical test will be carried out and analysis will be done to establish facts in our investigation.”

Sylvester Oromoni, 12-year-old, died on Tuesday last week after sustaining several internal injuries as a result of the fact that he was tortured and bullied by some senior students in the school.

In a viral video, Oromoni jr was seen writhing in pain. His teeth were stained dark red with blood. His legs were swollen, and his belly was bloated.

With several video evidence in circulation, the Management of Dowen College has released a statement saying they will work hand-in-hand with authorities to dig deep into the matter.

The Lagos State government through its Ministry of Education who had paid an earlier inquiry visit to the college on Friday has announced that the school be shut down indefinitely.