A secondary school student was reportedly killed by police officers in Ibadan on Tuesday morning,Star Potter Reports.
The student, who is a candidate in the ongoing WAEC examination for SS3 students, was shot on his way to school to write today’s paper.
Ibadan based radio station, Splash FM says the student was killed by police officers who opened fire while in pursuit of a Hilux vehicle.
“Unfortunately, a stray bullet struck the student, who was in his father’s car, resulting in his death. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for immediate investigation into the actions,” the report noted.
Star Potter is closely following the situation.
This morning at Akala Express, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigerian police allegedly chased suspected "yahøø boys" in a car, firing at their tires. Shot a secondary school student on his way to sit for his WAEC exam.#eclat_media247 pic.twitter.com/pOoEAzHcYL
— ECLAT MEDIA (@eclat_media247) May 20, 2025
