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Oyo Assembly Demands Accountability for Police Officer in Fatal Shooting of WASSCE Student
Oyo Assembly Demands Accountability for Police Officer in Fatal Shooting of WASSCE Student....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Oyo State House of Assembly has condemned the tragic death of a secondary school student who was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in Ibadan, the state capital. Describing the incident as “painful and unwarranted,” the Assembly on Tuesday vowed to take all necessary steps to ensure justice is served.
The issue was raised in the Assembly by Deputy Leader Olasunkanmi Babalola, who highlighted that the fatal shooting occurred on May 20, 2025, when a police officer fired live ammunition while pursuing a suspect along Gbagi Market Road. The bullet struck and killed the student, who was on his way to an examination centre to sit for his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Assembly expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the deceased student’s family and the Ibadan community. In the wake of the tragedy, lawmakers have called for the immediate commencement of a thorough investigation by the state’s Commissioner of Police to identify the officer responsible and ensure appropriate legal action.
The Assembly further resolved to offer psychological support and financial compensation to the grieving family, providing assistance to help them cope with their loss. The lawmakers also urged the Ministry of Information and Orientation to launch a statewide campaign to raise awareness on citizens’ rights and police conduct.
In response to the incident, an eight-member committee, headed by the Deputy Speaker, has been tasked with visiting the Oyo State Commissioner of Police on Thursday. The committee will report back to the Assembly on the progress of the investigation. Additionally, the Assembly has called on the Inspector General of Police to issue clearer directives on the use of firearms in public spaces and ensure police officers are properly trained in handling public safety matters.
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee has suspended 26 members loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Factional Labour Party South-West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has insisted that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never be allowed to return to the Labour Party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arabambi said attempts by the Nenadi Usman-led faction to reintegrate Obi would fail, stressing that the party’s leadership has taken a final position on the matter.
He made the statement during an interview on News Central, saying the decision followed internal consultations involving key figures such as the Julius Abure-led leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
According to him, the party has also resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Arabambi further blamed Obi and his supporters for contributing to Labour Party’s internal challenges during the 2023 elections, alleging organizational failures during the polls.
He maintained that Obi’s return to the party is completely off the table, insisting that the issue is already settled within the party’s leadership structure.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
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