Senator Orji Kalu has joined in the call for proper investigation on the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr of Dowen College, Lagos.
Kalu, who is the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the matter should be properly investigated by the government so as to fish out those behind the wicked act and bring them to book.
He said “I received with shock the devastating news of the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) of Dowen College, Lagos, who was reportedly bullied and tortured by his colleagues in school.
“The sad incident must be properly investigated by the government in a bid to bring perpetrators of the act to book and also to forestall recurrence.
“I am also deeply pained that secondary school students have started embracing cultism and other social vices.
“We must not accept the unruly behaviour in our schools, communities and society at large. All hands must be on deck to ensure proper counselling of children, wards and loved ones.
“In their prime, students must be sensitised on the imperative of good moral conduct by their biological and foster parents and guardians,” Orji said.
The former Abia State governor prayed to God to grant the Oromoni family the fortitude to bear the loss.
(NAN)
