By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)
President Muhammadu Buhari went livid on Wednesday over the trending news of the alleged killing of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos.
Oromoni was reported to have been bludgeoned to death by some fellow students who were alleged to have been angry with for rebuffing their invitation to join a cult group.
A statement on Wednesday December 8, 2021 by Buhari's Spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, quoted the President as being outraged like most Nigerians about the murder of Sylvester Oromoni, promising that all those found culpable would be brought to justice.
The full text on the statement by Garba Shehu on behalf of President Buhari states thus:
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". NNL.
