Samuel Inyang, father of a student of Dowen College, Lagos who is accused of being involved in the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., said on Monday that his son suffered from shock and paroxysm after returning from police interrogation.
Paroxysm is a sudden attack or outburst of emotion or activity.
During cross-examination by the state counsel, the trader told an Ikeja Coroner’s Court that he was satisfied with advice from Lagos State directorate of public prosecutions (DPP) released on January 4 which stated that there was no foul play in Oromoni’s death.
“Ever since my son was detained and released, he has been going through a lot of trauma. He cries at night,” Mr Inyang said. “My son has been shaking and weeping since he came back from the police station. He has paroxysm.”
Asked how he came about the word paroxysm, Inyang said it was after his discussion with his lawyer.
The Coroner Mikhail Kadiri threatened to summon the student, saying Inyang had nothing tangible to tell the court.
“The witness is not relevant in the inquest. The actual witness is one of the students.
“I will prefer the witness (student) himself. If he does not want to come, I will have no choice but to summon him,” he said.
However, Inyang’s lawyer Olumide Akinimi argued that his client was in court to correct the notion that his son lived in the boarding facility. .
The coroner adjourned proceedings until March 14.
Oromoni, 12, who died on November 30, 2021, is alleged to have been fed a harmful substance and attacked by five senior students of Dowen College for refusing to join their cult.
