Ibadan, Oyo state - The Oyo state Police Command has explained the circumstances that led to the tragic killing of 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, by a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation in Ibadan on Tuesday, May 20.

CSP Adewale Osifeso, spokesperson for the Oyo Police Command, in a statement posted via X, disclosed that the incident occurred around 7.45 a.m. during a joint operation with the Oyo state Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA).

“Officers attempted to stop a black Honda Accord driven by the deceased’s father, Odunayo Alade, for driving against traffic,” Osifeso said.

Instead of complying, the driver accelerated towards enforcement officers, ramming into two OYTMA vehicles and a police Buffalo Patrol Truck.

“The driver broke through barricades meant to stop him, continuing to drive recklessly and endangering lives,” Osifeso explained.

During the ensuing police chase, an officer fired a shot aimed at the tyres to immobilise the vehicle. Unfortunately, the bullet missed and struck Kehinde Alade, who was seated in the rear of the car.

“The boy was rushed to University College Hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival,” Osifeso stated.

The police officer involved has been arrested along with other members of the enforcement team.

Commissioner of Police Johnson Adenola has ordered a thorough investigation led by the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department.

“The officer is cooperating fully with the investigation, which will be transparent with findings made public,” said Osifeso.

The police command expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and reaffirmed its commitment to accountability.

“We remain resolute in upholding justice and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable,” Osifeso concluded.

Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Oyo state government has explained what led to the tragic death of a student, Kehinde Alade, who was hit by a stray bullet.

According to the government, the student’s father was driving against traffic when the unfortunate incident happened.

In a statement on Tuesday, May 20, by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the special adviser on media to Governor Seyi Makinde, the government described the incident as “sad, shocking and painful”, adding that it was something that could have been avoided.

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Source: Legit.ng