Ezekiel Awojide, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into the shooting that led to the death of a teenager, Kehinde Alade, in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also said the police officer responsible for the shooting has been arrested.
The statement read in part, “The Inspector-General of Police has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident in Oyo State involving personnel of the Oyo State Police Command and the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, which led to the unfortunate demise of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade.
’’The Inspector-General of Police condemned the incident and assured that the officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation is underway.
‘‘He equally reiterated that the process will be transparent, and its findings will be made public to ensure justice is duly served as he expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased young man.
Alade was hit by a stray bullet on Tuesday morning while reportedly on his way to write the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
The 14-year-old was in the company of his father and twin brother when the incident occurred along Gbagi market road in the Egbeda LGA, Ibadan.
A statement released by the Oyo state police command said the shooting incident happened after the deceased’s father drove against traffic.
