The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade, during a joint traffic enforcement operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA) in Ibadan.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45am on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, near the Airport Roundabout along the Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road in Egbeda Local Government Area.
According to police, the boy was travelling in a black Honda Accord (Lagos registration number FST 639 JJ) driven by his father, Mr Odunayo Alade, who was reportedly driving against traffic.
When enforcement officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Mr Alade allegedly sped off, colliding with two OYTMA vehicles and a police patrol truck in an effort to evade arrest.
The police said barricades were placed in an attempt to halt the vehicle, but the driver continued to break through them, driving dangerously and raising suspicions of a possible abduction or other criminal activity.
A police chase ensued, during which a police corporal fired at the vehicle’s tyres in an attempt to disable it but the bullet missed and struck Kehinde Alade, who was seated behind the driver.
He was rushed to University College Hospital (UCH), where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
His body has been taken to Adeoyo State Hospital for autopsy.
To maintain order, the Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola, deployed tactical and intelligence teams to the area, including the Police Mobile Force, which helped restore calm and ensure public safety.
The police corporal who discharged the firearm has been taken into custody, and a full investigation—led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)—is now underway. The Command has pledged transparency and promised to make the findings public.
In a statement, the police expressed their deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and reaffirmed their commitment to justice and accountability.
The public is urged to contact the Oyo State Police Command via the 615 emergency line or the following numbers: 08081768614, 09054133071, and 09061299291.
