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Management of Dowen College Finally Opens Up About Late Sylvester’s Case

Dowen College’s board of governors and management in Lekki, Lagos, declared their commitment on Sunday to aiding authorities in conducting a full and proper inquiry into the murder of Sylvester Oromoni Jr.

According to The Nation, the State government sealed the school on Sunday afternoon.

The school’s board and management expressed regret over Oromoni Jnr’s death in a statement received by The Nation, characterizing him as a beacon of light for the institution.

The statement reads: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of one of our beloved students, Sylvester Oromoni Jr.


“He was dearly loved by his teachers, his fellow students and he was a beacon of light for the school.

“The tragic and unfortunate incident which transpired this past November, and Sylvester’s untimely death requires a thorough and proper investigation.

“Dowen College is fully committed to this.

“We are assisting the authorities to get to the bottom of this heartbreaking incident.

“The first steps taken by the school, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, has been the immediate closure of the school to aid in the investigation.

“Understandably, at this time of intense grief and suffering, emotions are raw and tensions are high.

“We pray that God, who alone knows how to comfort the sorrowing, will comfort Sylvester’s family and all those who love and knew him.

“We commiserate with the Oromoni family and the students of Dowen College who have lost a friend and fellow student.

“This is a traumatic experience.

“We assure our parents that the school is taking steps to ensure the safety and security of their children and wards.

“This is paramount.

“Every child is valued at Dowen College and their health and well-being is of the utmost priority to the school”.

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