Mixed reactions have trailed the trending video of late Dowen college student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr being laid to rest in his father’s compound in Ogbe Ijoh, Warri, Delta State.
Refreshing your memory, Sylvester died in November 2021 after allegedly being bullied by his seniørs in the Lagos school. The school management, however, debunked the reports, alleging that the boy sustained injuries while playing football with his schoolmates.
This led to a court battle between the parents of the deceased and the school management as his parents argued that their son had no health issues before the unfortunate incident.
In 2021, his father, Sylvester Oromoni Snr maintained that his son wouldn’t be buried until he gets justice.
Autopsy revealed in January 2022 that the 12-year-old Dowen Student died from ‘acute lung injury from chemical intoxication in a background of blunt force’.
The Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) in Lagos released a second result ruling that his death was natural and this has led to a back and forth with the family.
After two years, the parents of the deceased have finally laid him to rest today, January 27th in Delta, and his burial attracted dignitaries which included Huma Rights activist, Femi Falana.
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
Mixed reactions as trailed videos of the burial as many questioned why a young lad would be given a grand burial.
One Big Confirmer wrote, “Na small pikin like this them throw this kind event for?
One 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
One 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
One Zee Bliss wrote, “Jesus!! Them never bury this boy since that time? Why naa? No this is wrong a small boy for that matter
One Bispheny Properties wrote, “So sad how everyone moved on from this
One Splend Star wrote, “Since how many years? Was anyone convicted at the end of it all? This kind country eh. Rest on young champ”.