Dowen College temporarily shut down following tragic death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni

Management of Dowen College Lekki, Lagos state have asked students of the school to stay at home for two days.

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This was contained in a circular emailed to parents on Friday, December 3, 2021.

It comes after a12-year-old student identified as Sylvester Oromoni Jr. died after allegedly being tortured by fellow students for refusing to join their cult group in school.

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Dowen College in a statement released on Wednesday, denied the allegation but Sylvester’s family insists he was tortured at school, adding that he provided the names of his alleged bullies before he died.

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The family also released videos of their son moments before his death show his severe injuries and to prove that he was physically assaulted.

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Dowen College has now asked students to stay home today, Dec. 3, and on Monday Dec. 6.

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Students would be expected back in school after Monday to prepare for forthcoming exams.

Read the circular:

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