The Lagos State Ministry of Education has shut down Dowen College located in Lekki Phase 1 indefinitely.
Reports say the move is to allow for investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of their students, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr who was allegedly killed in controversial circumstances during the week.
The closure of the school follows a visit on Friday by the Commissioners for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo and other top officials of the State Ministry of Education.
The boy’s family disclosed that their son died from injuries he sustained from the brutal beating by fellow students who tried to force him into their cult.
The claim was denied by the school in a statement where they insisted that Sylvester sustained injuries while playing football.
The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Ganiu Lawal issued a statement after their visit.
According to him, “The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.
“After a meeting with the School Management and staff, the Commissioner called for calm saying no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.
“The Commissioner, in an earlier statement, commiserated with Sylvester’s family.
“Lagos State Government sends its condolences to the parents of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of Dowen College, Lekki.
“The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo notes that this incident is shocking and the state is indeed sad about this great loss.
“The State Government is in touch with the parents in this difficult time.
“We reassure the family that late Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Lagosians at large that efforts ae being made to unravel the circumstances leading to his demise, even as we reiterate government’s commitment to child protection.”
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