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TRAGEDY IN IBADAN: 14-YEAR-OLD STUDENT KILLED BY POLICE BULLET DURING TRAFFIC STOP

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Multiple Failures Led to Kehinde Alade’s Death as Public Demands Accountability

By Olatunji Adesina
Thursday, May 22, 2025

A wave of grief and outrage has swept through Ibadan following Tuesday’s tragic death of 14-year-old Kehinde Paul Alade, who was fatally struck by a police officer’s bullet during what should have been a routine traffic stop. The incident, which occurred in the Alakia-Gbagi area as the teenager was being driven to school, has ignited fresh debates about excessive force by Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the lack of coordination between security institutions.

According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary reports, the tragedy unfolded when Kehinde’s father, Mr. Odunayo Alade, violated traffic regulations by driving against traffic on a one-way route. What began as a traffic infraction escalated rapidly when officers from the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), accompanied by police backup, attempted to apprehend Mr. Alade’s vehicle.

A Cascade of Fatal Errors

Initial police statements claim Mr. Alade broke through barricades and attempted to evade authorities, prompting an officer to fire at the vehicle’s tires. Tragically, the bullet struck Kehinde, who was seated in the backseat preparing for his upcoming WAEC examinations.

“I admitted I was wrong,” Mr. Alade told reporters at a protest that followed the killing. “But while I was explaining, a policeman shot. Before I knew it, my son pointed out that blood was coming from his side. He was gasping for breath. I rushed him to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead.”

Mr. Alade vehemently denied police allegations that his behavior suggested criminal activity. “I am not a kidnapper. I am a driver. I was taking my children to school. I demand justice. Justice must be served,” he insisted.

The officer who fired the fatal shot has reportedly been taken into custody as investigations commence, according to Oyo State Police Command.

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Public Outrage and Official Response

The killing sparked immediate protests across Ibadan. Hundreds of residents, including commercial motorcyclists and market traders, marched to the State Secretariat on Wednesday, carrying Kehinde’s body in a dramatic display of anger and grief that underscored the community’s demand for accountability.

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has condemned the killing as “unwarranted and painful” and demanded a full investigation, compensation for the family, and the formation of a committee to ensure transparency in handling the case.

Similarly, the state government issued a statement describing the incident as “shocking and painful” and pledged to support a thorough police investigation. However, many residents remain skeptical about whether this case will lead to meaningful consequences for those responsible.

A Pattern of Excessive Force

Kehinde’s death is not an isolated incident but rather the latest in a troubling pattern of excessive force by Nigerian security agencies against civilians. For decades, human rights organizations have documented numerous cases of extrajudicial killings, torture, and abuse by police and other security forces.

The #EndSARS protests of 2020 highlighted the widespread nature of police brutality in Nigeria, particularly by the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Despite promises of reform following those demonstrations, incidents of excessive force have continued, with minimal accountability for perpetrators.

The circumstances surrounding Kehinde’s death raise critical questions about operational protocols: Why were armed officers involved in routine traffic enforcement, especially during school hours? Why was lethal force deployed in response to a traffic violation? And why was there no attempt to de-escalate the situation when children were visibly present in the vehicle?

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Systemic Failures Requiring Urgent Reform

This tragedy exposes multiple institutional failures that extend beyond individual culpability. While Mr. Alade’s traffic violation created the initial dangerous situation, OYRTMA’s decision to involve armed police in a minor traffic infraction during school rush hour reflects poor operational judgment. Most critically, the police officer’s use of lethal force in a crowded civilian area with visible minors present represents an inexcusable escalation.

Security experts and human rights advocates have long called for comprehensive reforms, including:

  • Clear separation of roles between traffic agencies and police
  • Mandatory training on de-escalation techniques and appropriate use of force
  • Independent civilian oversight boards to investigate police misconduct
  • Regular psychological evaluation of officers authorized to carry firearms
  • Strict accountability mechanisms for law enforcement excesses

A Call for Justice

As Ibadan mourns young Kehinde, his death serves as a painful reminder of the urgent need for reform in Nigeria’s approach to law enforcement. The convergence of individual irresponsibility, institutional overreach, and deadly force that claimed this child’s life demands more than condemnation—it requires concrete action.

For Kehinde’s family and the broader community, justice will be measured not merely by the prosecution of the officer who pulled the trigger, but by meaningful reforms that prevent such tragedies from recurring. Until then, as protesters chanted on the streets of Ibadan yesterday, no child is truly safe.

“Justice for Kehinde is not just a slogan,” said a community leader during yesterday’s protest. “It is a moral mirror for every Nigerian, a test of our institutions, and a call to our collective conscience.”

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Editor’s Note: This newspaper continues to follow developments in this case and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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