President Buhari Breaks Silence on Sylvester’s Tragic Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence on the tragic death of the 12-year-old boarding student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Oromoni.

In a statement published by his senior spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari vowed that no one involved in the killing will be spared.

He condemned the brutal murder of the young boy whom he described as “one of our bright youngsters doing excellently well in school, bringing joy to the family.”

The President added that Sylvester’s death must act as a trigger to a permanent solution to this recurring problem, if the incident is truly rising from bullying or cultism.

The statement:

“NO ONE INVOLVED IN THE OROMONI KILLING WILL BE SPARED, ASSURES PRESIDENT BUHARI

“For several days now, the nation has been gripped by the news of the tragic incident at Dowen College, in Lagos with morbid details constantly emerging of how our young son, Sylvester Oromoni (Junior) met his death.

“‘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.”

“The President urges 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.

Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) December 8, 2021

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President Buhari Breaks Silence on Sylvester’s Tragic Death