The Presidency has reacted to the controversy that led to the death of twelve year old Sylvester Oromoni, a student of DOWEN college Lagos
Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity in a statement disclosed that the President condemned the killing of the young man if truly it arises from bullying and cultism
“President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the killing of Sylvester, one of our bright youngsters doing excellently in school, bringing joy to the family and if this incident is truly arising from bullying or cultism, the President assures that it must act as a trigger leading to a permanent solution to this recurring problem.
“I share the anger and grief up and down the country following this incident. On behalf of my family and I, and the government of the federation, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the Oromoni family, the government and people of Lagos State and give the firm assurance that this incident will be thoroughly investigated and the appropriate punishment meted out to all those who are culpable.”
He noted that the President has mandated the Police to continue the ongoing investigation until they get to the root of the matter in order for the law to take its course, assuring that justice will be done, no matter who is involved.
