Video: Student Heading To WAEC Exam Killed By Stray Bullet

Tragedy struck in Ibadan Tuesday as a stray bullet fired by police chasing suspects killed a secondary school student heading to his WAEC examination center.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded early this morning in Ibadan when a stray bullet, reportedly fired by a police officer during a pursuit of alleged yahoo boys, fatally struck a secondary school student.

The victim was on his way to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) when the tragedy occurred.

GWG.ng learnt that the shooting took place along Gbagi Market Road, near Alakia Roundabout. Police officers allegedly opened fire at the tires of a fleeing vehicle driven by alleged ‘Yahoo boys’—a term used locally for internet fraudsters. In the ensuing chaos, one of the bullets struck a student traveling in a separate vehicle. The deceased was reportedly accompanied by his twin brother at the time.

The video of the incident was shared on the social media platform X by @Nigeriastories, who captioned the post:
“This morning at Akala Express, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigerian police allegedly chased suspected ‘yahøø boys’ in a car, firing at their tires and shot a secondary school student on his way to sit for his WAEC exam. 💔”

The news sparked immediate outrage among local residents, students, and activists. Protesters gathered at the Oyo State Secretariat carrying the student’s lifeless body, demanding justice and calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene swiftly.

The tragedy has ignited fierce debate on social media, with many condemning the police use of live ammunition in a public area. Some voices expressed outright anger, while others called for reform or cautioned about the complexity of the situation.

Kelvin (@olumax3028) lamented, “These demons in black have done it again.”
Similarly, Mr Marvyn (@Mr_marvyn) posted, “Police can never be your friends. They are crazy people.”

Conversely, @Bawzee2 offered a more nuanced perspective: “I’m not supporting the police here, but there are chances that yahoo boy may or could have run over someone else as a result of trying to escape the cops. I really hope the boy is okay.”

Others demanded stricter control of police weaponry, with @TVNDEY stating, “I think it’s high time they stop giving these bast\@rds rifles and hand them batons instead.” Echoing this, @TundeJamiu5 argued for police reform: “Nigeria police need to understand, they need total reform. First step: take AK47s away and arm them with shotguns. Reoccurring incidents are a bad image.”

The outcry extended beyond just the police’s tactics, touching on broader issues of governance and security in Nigeria. @Ro_ck_et001 expressed frustration at harassment by authorities: “This is so annoying, they must stop you and harass you in public just because they want to extort money from you.”

Many users mourned the loss of a promising young life. @ige_ojo36339 questioned the rationale behind such violent confrontations:
“Ooh my God!!! I don’t really know what police men want? Firing at yahoo boys for what exactly? Are they Boko Haram??? See how they wasted a student’s life!!!”

Meanwhile, mental health concerns surfaced as well. @KuluKulu217 shared a somber message reflecting the deep emotional toll:
“The shadows whisper my name, clawing at my soul. Blood drips from the walls, mirroring my veins. I can’t escape the screams inside. Today, I join the darkness. Don’t look for me, I can’t continue anymore. Goodbye. Been fighting depression.”

Calls for justice and accountability are growing louder. @Geetonne_ criticized the police’s use of deadly force:
“Applying deadly force where it’s not necessary. Did the alleged yahoo boys have weapons or did they shoot to warrant this reckless behaviour in broad daylight? This is what happens when law and order is placed in the hands of the worst in society.”

Public grief was palpable. Elizabeth (@Elizabe70865520) wrote, “Why is everything wrong with our nation? God please have mercy on us.” Onungene Ezechukwu (@Onungeneeze) advocated harsh consequences: “Shooting unarmed people should be punishable by death. Nigerian Police need to understand the law of discipline.”

Adetunji Adewolu (@AdetunjiAdewolu) summed up the sentiment, “Tragic! Chasing criminals shouldn’t cost innocent lives, especially students chasing their dreams. When will the police get the message?”

As of now, no official statement has been released by the Oyo State Police Command or government officials regarding the incident. The community remains tense, grappling with the loss and demanding justice for the student whose life was cut short.

Governor Seyi Makinde has yet to publicly address the tragedy, but pressure is mounting for swift action to prevent such incidents in the future.

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