The police in Lagos have announced that they have commenced an investigation into the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen college, Sylvester Oromoni junior. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos on Sunday confirmed that the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCID Panti, has been directed to take over the case from the Maroko division.
Odumosu added that the command is teaming up with the Delta State Police Command in the investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the minor. In reaction on whether the police will base its findings on a prior medical report done by the family, the Lagos police boss said a comprehensive medical test will be carried out and analysis will be done to establish facts in the investigation.
The 12-year-old student died last week Tuesday after sustaining multiple internal injuries from alleged tortured and bullying by some senior students in the school. Meanwhile, the Management of Dowen College situated in the Lekki area of Lagos, has released a statement saying they will cooperate with authorities to dig deep into the matter. Also, the Lagos State government through its Ministry of Education who had paid an earlier inquiry visit to the college on Friday has announced that the school be shut down indefinitely.
Chidozie Chima | August 29, 2024
