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The Oyo State Police Command has offered explanations on how one of its officers accidentally shot dead a 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, in Ibadan, the state capital.
CSP Adewale Osifeso, the command’s spokesman, in a statement issued on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, said the officer responsible for the discharge of the firearm had been taken into custody along with other members of his team.
Osifeso said the incident occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday when some police officers were attempting to stop a black Honda Accord car driven by the deceased’s father, Odunayo Alade, for driving against traffic.
Osifeso noted that the incident occurred during a joint traffic enforcement operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA) along the Airport Roundabout, Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State.
He stated: “An enforcement team comprising OYTMA officers and personnel of the Oyo State Police Command attempted to stop a black Honda Accord, driven by one Odunayo Alade (father of the deceased young male) who was found to be driving against traffic (one-way).
“Rather than complying with lawful directives, the driver allegedly accelerated towards the enforcement team in an attempt to evade arrest, ramming into two OYTMA vehicles and a Police Buffalo Patrol truck.
“In an effort to prevent further damage and harm to officers and other road users, barricades were set up to demobilize the fleeing vehicle. However, the driver reportedly broke through these barricades, continuing to drive recklessly and endangering lives.
“Given the nature of the driver’s conduct, officers suspected possible criminal activity or a case of abduction. A police chase ensued.
“In an attempt to immobilize the vehicle, a police corporal discharged a firearm aimed at the tyres. Tragically, the bullet missed and struck Kehinde Alade who was seated in the rear seat behind the driver.
“He was immediately rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), where he was confirmed dead on arrival. The deceased’s body has been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.”
Osifeso said the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident,
The police spokesman added: “The officer responsible for the discharge of the firearm has been taken into custody and, along with other members of the team, is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
“The Command assures the public that the process will be transparent and the findings made public.
“The Oyo State Police Command extends its deepest condolences to the family of Kehinde Alade.
“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to upholding justice and ensuring accountability. Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses.”
