The Lagos Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College in Lekki Lagos.
Oromoni died on Tuesday, after he was allegedly tortured and given a harmful substance by some senior students in the school, over his refusal to join a cult group.
In a statement released on Saturday by Adekunle Ajisebutu, the police spokesperson, the police said investigation had started, despite having not received a formal report of the incident.
“The Command wishes to inform the public that, although no formal report of the incident was made to the police, the Commissioner of Police, upon hearing about it instantly directed the Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division under whose jurisdiction the place of incident is to immediately visit the school to carry out initial investigation into the incident.
“This directive has been carried out as investigation into the case has since commenced. However, in view of the seriousness of the case, the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, has also been directed to take over investigation of the case immediately,” the statement reads in part.
