Family announces burial date of Sylvester Oromoni tortured to death at Dowen College

Sylvester was allegedly tortured and injured by some senior students of the college who purportedly intended to initiate him into a cult group.

In a statement made available to journalists on Monday morning, the family disclosed that Sylvester would be laid to rest on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Ogbe-Ijaw Warri Kingdom in Delta State. The statement highlighted the family’s continued quest for justice in the matter.

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“Exactly two years ago, precisely on November 30, 2021, the death of our 12-year-old son, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, was announced in controversial circumstances, after he was tortured to death by some senior students who wanted to initiate him into a cult group, and till date we as a family have yet to get justice in the matter,” the family stated.

The family’s statement reflected on Sylvester’s remarkable qualities, describing him as a young mind with exceptional intellect and maturity beyond his years. The family implored everyone to honor Sylvester’s memory by reflecting on the bright spirit that enriched their lives and celebrating the intellect that radiated from his young mind.

“As we continue to mourn our son, we as a family implore everyone to honour Sylvester’s memory by reflecting on the bright spirit that enriched their lives and celebrate the intellect that radiated from his young mind. As the community mourns the loss of this promising scholar, we will continue to demand justice for our beloved son who was murdered in cold blood by fellow students,” the family’s statement concluded.

Family announces burial date of Sylvester Oromoni tortured to death at Dowen College