The late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni Jr., has been laid to rest in his father’s compound in Ogbe Ijoh, Warri, Delta State. Sylvester passed away under suspicious circumstances on the premises of his boarding school in 2021.
After a prolonged legal battle, spanning two years, his parents conducted his burial on January 27th in Delta State. Dignitaries, including Human Rights activist Femi Falana, attended the ceremony.
The elaborate nature of the burial arrangement has stirred reactions on social media, with some users expressing condemnation. The circumstances surrounding Sylvester’s death and the subsequent legal proceedings had garnered widespread attention and debate, making his burial a significant event for many.
See some reactions below;
Big Confirmer wrote, “Na small pikin like this them throw this kind event for?”
Ajadii wrote, “Igbo people doing burial of small boy. Omo I am learning so much o, I can see why they blame Mohbad’s father. For Yorba culture even 30 years old no reach to celebrate because it’s a sorrowful death.”
Yummy Laura wrote, “Dem dey do this kind burial for small pikin. All the Urhobo tr!be. Pls is it acceptable? Someone lecture me pls, we learn every day.”
Zee Bliss wrote, “Jesus!! Them never bury this boy since that time? Why naa? No this is wrong a small boy for that matter.”
Bispheny Properties wrote, “So sad how everyone moved on from this.”
Splend Star wrote, “Since how many years? Was anyone convicted at the end of it all? This kind country eh. Rest on young champ”.
What Caused Delay in the Burial of Sylvester Oromoni
Recalling the tragic incident, Sylvester Oromoni, a student at a Lagos school, passed away in November 2021 amid allegations of bullying by his seniors. The school management, however, denied these claims, asserting that the boy sustained injuries while playing football with his schoolmates.
Following Sylvester’s death, a legal battle unfolded between the deceased’s parents and the school management. The parents contended that their son had no pre-existing health issues before the tragic incident. Sylvester Oromoni Sr., the father, insisted in 2021 that his son would not be laid to rest until justice was served.
An autopsy conducted in January 2022 revealed that the 12-year-old Dowen student died from ‘acute lung injury from chemical intoxication in a background of blunt force.’ However, a second report from the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) in Lagos concluded that his death was natural, leading to disagreements with the family over the circumstances surrounding Sylvester’s passing.
Watch video below;
Arrival of the body of 12-year old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni Jr. for burial at his father compound in Ogbe Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South West, Delta State. pic.twitter.com/KGB4hlINM4
— TVC News (@tvcnewsng) January 27, 2024