A 14-year-old boy heading to write his WAEC exam in Ibadan was fatally hit by a police bullet during a traffic stop. The officer responsible is now in custody as investigations begin into the tragic incident.
- Kehinde Alade, 14, was shot while on his way to write the WASSCE with his father and twin brother.
- Police say the father was evading arrest for driving against traffic and breaking multiple barricades.
- The corporal aimed for the tyres but missed; the bullet struck the teenager instead.
The death of Kehinde has sparked grief and outrage, especially as it occurred on a day meant to mark his academic progress. His family is devastated, and the community is questioning the conduct of security operatives.
Will the investigation into this shooting lead to accountability and reforms in traffic enforcement protocols involving firearms? Public trust in law enforcement hangs in the balance.
