Netizens have slammed Odunayo Alade, the father of Kehinde Alade, the 14-year-old student who was shot dead by a police officer in Ibadan, Oyo State.

This was after a video showed the man driving recklessly despite having his family inside the same car before the shooting incident

In a statement, the police said that at approximately 0745 hours on May 20, 2025, along the Airport Roundabout, Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road, Egbeda Local Government Area, an enforcement team comprising OYTMA officers and personnel of the Oyo State Police Command attempted to stop a black Honda Accord (LAGOS registration number FST 639 JJ), driven by one Odunayo Alade, ’m’ (father of the deceased young male), who was found to be driving against traffic (one-way).

According to the police, rather than complying with lawful directives, the driver allegedly accelerated towards the enforcement team in an attempt to evade arrest, ramming into two OYTMA vehicles and a Police Buffalo Patrol truck.

The police said that to prevent further damage and harm to officers and other road users, barricades were set up to demobilize the fleeing vehicle. However, the driver reportedly broke through the barricades, continuing to drive recklessly and endangering lives.

"Given the nature of the driver's conduct, officers suspected possible criminal activity or a case of abduction. A police chase ensued. In an attempt to immobilize the vehicle, a police corporal discharged a firearm aimed at the tyres. Tragically, the bullet missed and struck Kehinde Alade ‘m’, who was seated in the rear seat behind the driver. He was immediately rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), where he was confirmed dead on arrival. The deceased’s body has been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation."

Addressing newsmen, the father narrated how he had come to know that his son had been shot in the process of trying to evade arrest.

He said, "My son was shouting, 'Daddy, daddy,' but I told him to keep quiet because we had left the place and there was no problem. Not knowing that a bullet had hit the boy. It was his twin brother who said, 'Daddy, stop. Kehinde has been shot.' "

Further speaking, the man stated, "I want justice."

His words didn't sit well with an X user, @s4sharkk, who said, "The father is supposed to be in detention by now. Then the officer should be in jail by now."

@naheemokunola said, "Useless father. Driving that rough when your family is in the car. Anyways, that unprofessional police officer must be prosecuted and jailed."

@ayomipomayokun said, "I said it that this man and the officer killed the boy."

@ManiggyW said, "Both the security operatives and the father deserve to be punished. I'm sorry, but this man must be very stubborn, but still doesn't deserve a dead child."

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