The late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr has been laid to rest in his father’s compound in Ogbe Ijoh, Warri, Delta State.

Glamsquad recalls that in November 2021, Sylvester Oromoni died after allegedly being bullied by his seniørs in the Lagos school.

However, the school management debunked the reports, alleging that the boy sustained injuries while playing football with his schoolmates.

This resulted in a legal dispute between the deceased’s parents and the school administration. The parents contended that their son had no pre-existing health issues before the unfortunate incident.

In the same year, Sylvester Oromoni Snr, the father, insisted that his son would not be laid to rest until justice was served.

The autopsy conducted in January 2022 disclosed that the 12-year-old Dowen Student succumbed to ‘acute lung injury from chemical intoxication in a background of blunt force.’

The Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) in Lagos issued a subsequent report stating that his death was natural, sparking a back-and-forth with the family.

After a span of two years, the parents of the deceased have, at last, laid him to rest today, January 27th in Delta. The burial drew the attendance of dignitaries, among them Human Rights activist Femi Falana.

Arrival of the body of 12-year old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni Jr. for burial at his father compound in Ogbe Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South West, Delta State. pic.twitter.com/KGB4hlINM4

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Netizens have however reacted to the burial. They think that a young lad isn’t supposed to be buried in a flamboyant way

One Ajadii wrote: “Igbo people doing burial of small boy. Omo I am learning so much o, I can see why they blame Mohbad’s father. For Yorba culture even 30 years old no reach to celebrate because it’s a sorrowful death”

One Yummy Laura wrote: “Dem dey do this kind burial for small pikin. All the Urhobo tr!be. Pls is it acceptable? Someone lecture me pls, we learn every day”

One Zee Bliss wrote: “Jesus!! Them never bury this boy since that time? Why naa? No this is wrong a small boy for that matter”

One Big Confirmer wrote: “Na small pikin like this them throw this kind event for?”

One Splend Star wrote: “Since how many years? Was anyone convicted at the end of it all? This kind country eh. Rest on young champ”.

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The Eagles started brightly, laying siege to the Cameroonian goal but Victor Osimhen, who worked tirelessly in the attack, could not find the back of the night.

Semi Ajayi thought he had given Jose Peseiro’s men the lead in the first half but his goal was ruled out for offside.

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In the second half, the former Leicester City star was on the scoresheet again after he received a brilliant cross from Calvin Bassey to beat Ondoa in the 90th minute.

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