The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki , pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.

Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo announced the closure after a meeting with the School Management and Staff.

A statement issued on Friday by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, of the Lagos State Ministry of Education,  reads: “The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.”

The Commissioner called for calm, “saying no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.”