The Oyo State Government confirmed that a police officer who fatally shot a secondary schoolboy during a routine traffic violation crackdown in Ibadan is under investigation.

The incident occurred when the boy’s father was driving against traffic, and a police shot intended to disable the vehicle accidentally hit the student.

The tragic event sparked protests demanding justice and highlighted ongoing traffic enforcement challenges, prompting assurances of a thorough investigation.

The government condemned the incident, expressed condolences to the family, and stressed the importance of obeying traffic laws to prevent such avoidable tragedies.