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Dowen College

December 7, 2021

Dowen College: Police interrogate key suspects in Sylvester Oromoni’s death

The police command in Lagos has interrogated three Dowen College students over the torture and eventual death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student.

Sylvester Oromoni/Dowen College
December 7, 2021

Dowen College: Falana writes Lagos coroner for autopsy on Oromoni

“We hereby request Your Lordship to conduct an inquest into the circumstances surrounding this tragic death at Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State.”

Sylvester Oromoni/Dowen College
December 6, 2021

Sanwo-Olu must investigate Dowen College student Oromoni’s death, prosecute killers: Orji Kalu

The chief whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, says killers of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) of Dowen College, must be arrested and prosecuted.

Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Dowen college
December 5, 2021

Dowen College principal queried me for releasing final moments of my son: Bereaved Father

Mr Oromoni claims the school did not reach out to his family during their child’s ordeal.

Sylvester Oromoni and his late son
December 5, 2021

Police take over Dowen College as Lagos government shuts down proposed online classes

The government announced in a letter to the school that all academic activities, including online classes and examinations are to be shut down.

Nigerian police shuts down Dowen College
December 5, 2021

Dowen College sends belated condolence to dead student’s family

The school described the 12-year-old, who died after he was reportedly tortured to death by fellow students, as “a beacon of light for the school.”

Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Dowen college
December 4, 2021

Delta govt demands prosecution of those responsible for death of Dowen College boy

The Delta government has called for a thorough probe of circumstances surrounding the death of its indigene and Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni.

December 4, 2021

Dowen College continues classes online despite Sanwo-Olu shutdown

Mr Sanwo-Olu’s administration had ordered the indefinite closure of the school following the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni Junior.

Dowen College
December 3, 2021

Sanwo-Olu orders indefinite closure of Dowen College

The school is to remain closed indefinitely pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.

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