The mother of the 12-year-old boy who made headlines in 2021 following his death as a result of alleged bullying in the elite high school in Lagos, the circumstances surrounding his death, has reportedly died after a protracted illness.
Mrs Oromoni was reported to have suffered heartbreak and trauma over the loss of her youngest child.
Two years after her son’s passing, she reportedly succumbed to health complications attributed to heartbreak and trauma.
The late Sylvester Jnr. was allegedly a victim of severe bullying by senior students in the Lagos-based school, leading to his untimely death.
The family’s ongoing fight for justice has kept their tragic story in the public eye, but the latest loss has left the family in huge shock.
“For over two years, Mrs. Oromoni endured an overwhelming burden of grief,” a family source who confirmed her death on Sunday, said.
According to the source, the emotional toll of losing her son deeply affected her health and she reportedly died on Monday 25, November, 2024..
“Despite medical care and the unwavering support of her family, she struggled to recover. Her sorrow was described as all-consuming, with many observing her inability to eat, sleep, or resume daily life.
“As time passed, her health deteriorated further. Friends and family revealed that Mrs. Oromoni had lost the will to live, with the pain of her son’s death and the ongoing quest for justice taking a devastating toll.
“Her condition worsened until she succumbed to complications on Monday, 25th November 2024.
“Her passing has been met with an outpouring of sorrow and sympathy, with many linking her untimely demise to the unrelenting grief she carried.
“The Oromoni family now faces the daunting task of mourning not only their young son but also a devoted mother whose life was cut short by the weight of her anguish.
“The death of Mrs. Oromoni has reignited public calls for justice for Sylvester Jnr., as supporters rally around the family in their time of need.
“Many see Mrs. Oromoni as a poignant symbol of the devastating impact of unresolved grief and the urgent need to address systemic failings that allow such tragedies to occur.
“As the Oromoni family continues their quest for justice, the memory of both mother and son now stands as a sobering reminder of the profound cost of injustice”, the family source wrote.
