In another tragic turn of events, Rosemary, mother of late Dowen College student-bullying victim, Sylvester Oromoni Jr, has reportedly died.
Two years after her son’s passing, Mrs. Oromoni reportedly succumbed to complications attributed to the heartbreak and trauma of losing her youngest child.
The late Sylvester Jnr. died on November 30, 2022 from complications of bullying meted on him by fellow students of Dowen College
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.
A family source who confirmed Mrs. Oromoni’s death on Sunday, disclosed that the emotional toll of losing her son deeply affected her health and she reportedly died on Monday 25, November, 2024.
“For over two years, Mrs. Oromoni endured an overwhelming burden of grief.
“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.
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“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.