Late Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni finally buried
The burial took place on Saturday at the family's compound in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Sylvester's death occurred amid controversial circumstances, allegedly due to torture by some senior students of his college.
AKACHI NOEL 
Sylvester Oromoni Jr., a 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos State, who passed away on November 30, 2021, has been laid to rest after two years of seeking justice.
The burial took place on Saturday at the family's compound in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Sylvester's death occurred amid controversial circumstances, allegedly due to torture by some senior students of his college.
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The funeral attracted numerous dignitaries, with emotions running high as family members, friends, and well-wishers mourned the untimely demise of Sylvester.
In a homily delivered by Revd Goodluck Bayagbon of God's Grace Ministry, Warri, attendees were urged to live lives worthy of emulation and strive for heavenly citizenship. Sylvester was eulogized as a devout Christian who left a lasting impact on those around him.
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana also spoke, praising Sylvester as a remarkable Nigerian whose life was tragically cut short. He commended the family for their relentless pursuit of justice for their son.
The family, through Sylvester's father, reiterated their commitment to seeking justice, vowing not to rest until justice is served, even if it takes decades.
