The Egbeda Local Government Traditional Council has received with deep shock and sorrow the devastating news of the killing of a Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a wild chase of a traffic offender within our community today.
This unfortunate incident is a tragic loss, not just to the bereaved family, but to our entire traditional council and the future of our society.
As a council, we condemn in strong terms the reckless use of firearms in civilian areas, particularly in school zones and residential communities.
The life of every citizen, especially our children, must be treated as sacred. It is unacceptable that a child, filled with dreams and potential, would be cut down in such a senseless and avoidable manner.
We call on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant authorities to launch a thorough and transparent investigation into this tragic incident.
The officer responsible must be identified and made to face the full wrath of the law.
We also demand that appropriate compensation and support be provided to the bereaved family, whose pain and loss cannot be quantified.
Furthermore, we urge security agencies to retrain and sensitise their personnel on the responsible handling of firearms and the need for utmost caution and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
No pursuit or operation should be worth the life of an innocent citizen.
On behalf of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin and the entire Egbeda Local Government Traditional Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and the school community.
May the soul of the departed rest in perfect peace, and may such a tragedy never befall our land again.
Signed:
High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Alli
Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland
Acting. Chairman and Representative of the Olubadan,
Egbeda Local Government Traditional Council
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