By Paul Dada
Authorities in Oyo State say the full report about the teenager Kehinde Alade who was killed by a stray bullet from the police is not ready because the key witness in the matter has not given his testimony.
The key witness being referred to is Odunayo Alade the father of the teenager.
At a press conference on Thursday addressed by the the state Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, alongside the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dotun Oyelade, and the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Management Agency, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (retd), it was said that only an interim report on the incident has been prepared.
Adenola said, “The Inspector General of Police has directed that the Command be thorough in its investigation, hence the need to obtain the testimony of the father of the deceased. The police officer involved and one of the passengers in the vehicle at the time of the incident have provided useful information to the investigative team.
“The police officer has been arrested and is currently in custody. Following the investigation, appropriate actions will be taken.”
Adding, he said, “This tragic incident could have been avoided had the father of the deceased complied with traffic rules. Alade has, according to our records, been a serial offender, having been arrested for traffic violations just weeks prior.”
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dotun Oyelade, said, “What Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration stands for is justice. We will ensure that justice is served in this matter.”
“The state government is also committed to encouraging regular training for police officers on gun handling and civil relations, while pledging support for the grieving family.”
