- 13-year-old Kehinde Alade was tragically shot by police in Ibadan while his elder brother was sitting the WAEC exam; his father Odunayo calls for justice
- Odunayo described the incident, denying tinted windows claims and explaining the family was visible during the police attempt to stop their car
- Following the tragedy, the community protested for justice as Kehindes family mourned, highlighting his bright future and close bond with his twin brother
Father of Schoolboy Who was Tragically Killed by Ibadan Police Breaks Silence: “He Was a Bright Boy”Source: TwitterMy sons name was Alade Kehinde Paul. He was a bright and gentle boy, doing well in school, said Odunayo, visibly emotional. Circumstances leading to the shootingAs I was driving, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority officers tried to stop me. They even hit my car. I was rushing to get Emmanuel to his exam on time. I reversed to evade them and suddenly heard a gunshot. Kehinde shouted, Daddy! Only the back glass was tinted; the sides were clear. They could see all of us,” he said.Shattered by loss, demanding justiceI was shocked and devastated. I never imagined this could happen. The pastor with us took him to the hospital, but it was too late.I dont know who fired the shot because I was driving and trying to escape. But I managed to hold one of the officers.Community outcry and protestThose are lies. Everyone was visible through the windows.Siblings grieve deeplyFather of Schoolboy Who was Tragically Killed by Ibadan Police Breaks Silence: “He Was a Bright Boy”Source: TwitterWe never thought this would happen. Who knows who it could be tomorrow? Justice is important.Police take action against officer who killed schoolboy
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