Sylvester Oromoni: Why I Won't Bury My Son — Aggrieved Father

Sylvester Oromoni's father has declared that he will not bury his son until he gets the justice he deserves, even if it takes 30 years.

The vow comes following the exoneration of the five Dowen students who were the main suspects in the case, a development which did not augur well with the deceased's mother who laid curses on those responsible for her son's demise.

Speaking in an interview with Punch on Friday, Sylvester Oromoni Sr., the father of the deceased, stated that even though their family was powerless, they were relying on God.

He talked about the possibility of Dowen College reopening, saying that he has no problem with it but that he would follow the case if it took 20 or 30 years.

The late Sylvester Oromoni

"The family does not have power. We only rely on God", he said. "If they insist that the school will reopen, there is no problem. If God keeps me for 20 or 30 years, I will follow up this case. 

"Government will come, the government will go. I am not bothered. The soul of that boy is crying round. God is alive; He cannot be bribed.

"My son will never be buried. If it takes me 30 years to get justice, he would remain there (in the mortuary). He is my son; I won't bury him. Nigerians should look beyond what they are saying", he added.