Too bad as those who were involved in murder case of Dowen College student death travel out amidst Investigation
Some of the Dowen College students allegedly responsible for the death of a classmate, Sylvester Oromoni, have been reportedly arranged for a trip out of the country.
Sylvester who was beaten to death by a gang of teenage cultist after he turned down their invitation to cultism, as narrated by the victim’s cousin Perri Oromoni
An accusation which has generated a lot of reaction from Nigerian, on how under age boys from a school of over 1m Naira school fees can be so cruel and inhumane
The school however denied any allegation of brutality, or bully in the school as they have strong anti bully policies, and also added that the boy was initially sick
In a statement released to Newsmen, the school stated that “They recalled that the boy was in class on Monday 22nd day of November 2021, but accompanied by one of his friends to the Sick Bay where he complained of some pain in his hip and felt better after the doctor administered ibuprofen based on his examination”.
The management expressed shock at the news because the boy’s guardian took him for an X-ray after which he informed the school management that the results of the investigation revealed that no part of his body was broken nor injured.
“They noted that the school has effective anti-bullying policies, preliminary investigation showed that there was no fighting, bullying or any form of attack on the boy, no such reports were made, by the boy, his sister who is also a student or any other students, prefects, house parents, medical staff or any of the management staff.
While stating that the school has a very cordial relationship with the family as he is the fifth child of the family Dowen College has the privilege to train, The management expressed grief towards the death of the young man that was a dearly beloved student of the school”.
However, this statement from the school has also generated a lot of reactions from school, as Nigeria belief that the school was cherry picking, and denying and obvious facts, in the name of protecting the image of the school
The victim’s cousin, Perri Oromoni, accused the school in a tweet after releasing the faces of the alleged culprits who beat the life out of the 12-year-old boy after refusing to join their cult.
Perri, further added that two of the alleged culprits are already arranged for a trip out of the country, if not out already.
He said.
Galantnaija put a call through the school, and the school could not confirm this allegation, and has promised to get back to us. BUT, I’ve not done so, as at the time of filling this report
“On the 21st day of November 2021, one of the Hostel Parents reported to management that the young boy was injured while playing football.
“The resident registered nurse immediately administered first aid on him and after he expressed relief, was released to return to his hostel room.