A tragic event unfolded on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, along Gbagi Market Road in Ibadan, Oyo State, when a police officer, in an attempt to apprehend a fleeing vehicle, accidentally shot and killed a student with a stray bullet.
The heartbreaking incident occurred while the student was seated inside his father’s car.
The young victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was on his way to take his WAEC (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) alongside his twin brother when the tragedy occurred.
Eyewitnesses reported that the sound of gunfire shattered the morning calm, sending the community into a state of shock and disbelief.
Emergency services were called immediately, and the student was rushed to Welfare Hospital.
Unfortunately, medical personnel declared him dead on arrival, leaving family and friends in a state of mourning and despair.
The loss of life, especially on a day of significant importance for examination candidates, has struck a chord within the local community.
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In response to the tragedy, a large group of angry protesters gathered to voice their outrage and demand justice.
They carried the student’s body to the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi, urging Governor Seyi Makinde to take immediate action.
The protesters are calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as well as the overall conduct of the police officers involved.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage across Ibadan, with many community members expressing their deep concern over police conduct and the need for reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the community grapples with this loss, the demands for justice grow louder, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive review of police protocols regarding the use of firearms in such scenarios.
