Three out of the 5 students of Dowen College, Lekki Phase 1 who are alleged to have killed a junior student, Sylvester Oromoni are currently in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command.
The update was given by the State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu.
Reports had emerged on Tuesday about the arrest and detention of the three students involved in bullying the late 12-year-old.
The Commissioner told The Punch that the other two students mentioned in the incident are currently at large.
Odumosu said that those in custody are helping the Command with information on how to track them down.
He added that the school principal, housemasters and other officials of the school are also assisting the police with useful information.
Odumosu revealed that the police launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of young Oromoni on the 30th of November, 2021.
According to him, “It is still an allegation until we conduct our investigation. We just started full investigation yesterday (Monday). Two out of those mentioned in the viral video are at large while three of the students are helping us to get others.”
“I am in contact with my counterpart in Delta State. I spoke with the parents yesterday, we are perfecting everything scientifically,” the Commissioner said.
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