A medical doctor, Aghogho Henry Owhojede has told the Lagos Coroner Court how Sylvester Omoroni, a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos died.
Dr Owhojede was giving evidence before the Coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri.
Under cross-examination by Akin George, a counsel of Lagos State, Dr Owhojede disclosed that the deceased was not treated at any hospital after his arrival in Warri.
Dr Owhojede, who has been the family’s doctor for 15 years, confirmed that he treated the deceased at home from November 26 to November 30, 2021 when he died.
He also confirmed that at a time, the deceased was taken to church for prayers.
Asked by the state counsel why he did not advise parents of the deceased against taking him to church, the witness said he is not against prayer but rather prefers combination of prayer and hospital.
He said on November 30, 2021, his family decided to take him to Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DSUTH), Oghara before his health deteriorated.
Dr Owhojede said he was in the family house on November 30 to give them referral letter and an ambulance to convey the deceased to DSUTH, stating he left behind a nurse before going back to his clinic.

He said few minutes after arriving his hospital, they called and informed him that his condition had deteriorated.
“So, I told them to bring him to my clinic because it was close to their house.
“He was rushed to the clinic at about 10am. Because of much wailing and sadness, I did not issue a death certificate.”
He however said Sylvester was brought in “Dead on Arrival” around 10.00 am.
Earlier, under cross-examination by the counsel Dowen College, Anthony Kpopo, Dr Owhojede narrated events that led to Sylvester Omoroni’s death.