Coroner's Findings on Sylvester Oromoni's Death Expected by April 12
The inquest, which commenced on November 30, 2021, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, has been a focal point following the controversial death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. on November 30, 2021, at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State. Alleged health complications at Dowen College, Lagos, preceded his demise.
AKACHI NOEL 
The long-awaited findings from the coroner's inquest into the tragic death of 12-year-old Master Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, are anticipated to be released on or before April 12. This update was provided by Coroner Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri during the adoption of final written addresses by involved parties on Monday.
Chief Femi Falana (SAN) represented the Oromoni Family, while Mr Anthony Kpokpo represented Dowen College during the adoption of final written addresses.
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The inquest, which commenced on November 30, 2021, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, has been a focal point following the controversial death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. on November 30, 2021, at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State. Alleged health complications at Dowen College, Lagos, preceded his demise.
The last witness in the case, Mrs Rosemary Oromoni, the deceased's mother, testified on October 9, 2023. She asserted that her son had no health challenges before the complaints he made a few days before his death.
In expressing condolences to the witness and her family, Coroner Kadiri admitted the statement she made at a police station as evidence.
The coroner directed the involved parties to file their final written addresses within two weeks, adjourning the case until November 20, 2023. The adoption of the final written addresses was subsequently further adjourned until January 15, 2024.
Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.'s death prompted the Lagos State Government to close Dowen College and initiate a coroner’s inquest to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Oromoni Family alleges that the student died from injuries sustained due to bullying by five senior students, emphasizing that the school did not provide adequate medical attention.
In contrast, Dowen College maintains that the JS2 student was not bullied but incurred injuries during a football match with fellow students.
