Tragedy Strikes in Ibadan as Stray Police Bullet Kills School Student

The injured student was immediately rushed to Welfare Hospital, but despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead on arrival.

Eyewitnesses report that police officers were in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle suspected to be carrying individuals involved in fraudulent activities. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, shots were fired, one of which tragically hit the student, who was traveling in his father’s car alongside his twin sibling.

The injured student was immediately rushed to Welfare Hospital, but despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead on arrival.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among residents, with many questioning the conduct of the police during the chase. Protesters, including grieving family members and community members, have gathered at the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, demanding justice and accountability for the actions of the officers involved.

The Oyo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, local media reports indicate that prominent figures, including broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, have amplified the community’s call for justice.