The Body of Sylvester Oromoni Has Been Released To The Family For Burial After Police Conducted Autopsy

An autopsy has been conducted on the body of the 11-year-old Dowen college student Sylvester Oromoni.

   It will be noted that 11-year-old Sylvester Oromoni was allegedly attacked by his seniors in school which resulted in his death. His death has caused National outrage and grief. The school premises have since been sealed by the Lagos state government while President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that those involved in the incident would not be spared.

   As of the time of writing this, five students and three housemasters are currently in police custody.

   A statement released by the police spokesperson Adekunle Ajisebutu on Friday, December 17, 2021, said that an autopsy has been conducted on Sylvester remains and that the result is being awaited. He also said that the body has been returned to the family for burial.

''Sylvester Oromoni: autopsy was done. The result is being awaited. The corpse was released to the family for burial. Investigation ongoing.'' Ajisebutu said