Kehinde Alade: Father of Slain WAEC Student Breaks Silence, Video Trends

• The father of a WAEC candidate who was reportedly shot dead in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has narrated his side of the story
• Kehinde Alade's father explained that his action was based on the fact that he did not want his late son to miss his exam, which was scheduled for 8.30 am
• He denied the accusation that he was driving against traffic, stating that he used the usual shortcut that was not prohibited

Odunayo Alade, the father of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade, has finally spoken out following the tragic shooting that claimed his son’s life.

He explained that he was merely trying to ensure that the young boy was on time for his West African Examinations Council (WAEC) paper, which was scheduled for 8.30 am.

Recall that a stray bullet killed Kehinde while he and his father were on their way to the examination centre on Gbagi Market Road in the Egbeda local government area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The incident had sparked outrage, with many demanding justice.

Odunayo Alade, father of Kehinde Alade, speaks

In an interview with News Central, Oduayo Alade narrated his encounter with the officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) while he was driving the children to school.

He recounted that he was blocked and harassed by the operatives, even after they struck his car. He added that while trying to navigate the situation, another towing vehicle collided with his car, prompting him to reverse and take an alternative route

He denied the allegation that he was driving against the traffic when the incident happened. He argued that he was using a common shortcut route that was never prohibited.

He said:

“I did not take one-way. That road is a shortcut everyone uses. It is close to the main road and not restricted. I won’t say one-way because the place is a very short distance."

Ibadan communities mourn Kehinde Alade

The incident had led to mourning in Ibadan and raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement agencies and the safety of the public.

When asked to respond to why he failed to stop, he said:

“You know how the Nigerian government works. If you’re on your own, once you fall into their trap, you understand."

How Kehinde Alade died

He further explained that the deceased’s brother was scheduled to sit the WASSCE the previous day, and that had he stopped, they would have been delayed and missed the exam. This, he said, was why he had to manoeuvre his way through.

Odunayo recounted that the moment he manoeuvred past the officers, he heard a gunshot but continued driving until his twin brother suddenly began to scream.

He narrated that a bystander rushed Kehinde to Welfare Hospital in Alakia area, where he was given oxygen and later transferred to the University College Hospital. Odunayo clarified that the teenager died before they arrived at the hospital.

The video of his interview is here:

FG begins hunt for escaped inmates

Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government launched a nationwide manhunt for seven inmates who ran away from the Medium Security Prison in Ilesa, Osun state.

According to the report, the incident happened on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, when heavy rain broke the wall of the facility, and the inmates seized the opportunity to escape.

Abubakar Umar, spokesman for the NCoS, said that the Comptroller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng