The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, described as ‘painful and unwarranted’ the killing of a secondary school student who was hit by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in Ibadan, the state capital.
The House resolved to take steps to ensure justice is served on the incident.
The incident was brought to the House’s attention by the Deputy Leader, Olasunkanmi Babalola, under a matter of urgent public importance.
Babalola said, “The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when a police officer pursuing a suspect along Gbagi Market Road in Ibadan discharged live ammunition in a public space, resulting in the death of the student who was on his way to a WAEC examination centre.”
The House expressed “deep sorrow over the incident and commiserated with the family of the deceased student and the entire Ibadan community.”
Some of the lawmakers, who spoke on the development, called on the state Commissioner of Police to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the officer responsible is identified and prosecuted according to the law.
The House resolution read, “This call for investigation and prosecution is aimed at bringing the perpetrator to justice and providing succour to the family of the deceased student.”
The House also urged the Executive Arm of government to provide psychological support and financial compensation to the bereaved family.
This support, according to the House, was necessary to help the family cope with the loss of their loved one and to ensure that they receive the necessary assistance during this difficult time.
It advised the Ministry of Information and Orientation to embark on a statewide awareness campaign on citizens’ rights and police conduct.
After deliberating on the incident, the House constituted an eight-man committee to be led by the Deputy Speaker to visit the Oyo State Commissioner of Police on Thursday and report to the House immediately.
The committee is expected to ensure that the incident is thoroughly investigated and that those responsible are held accountable.
It appealed to the Inspector General of Police to issue clear directives prohibiting the reckless use of firearms in public places and to ensure officers undergo regular training in responsible crowd and suspect management.
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