By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, on Thursday, said an interim report on the killing of a 14-year-old Secondary School student, Kehinde Alade, is ready.
He, however, said the police could not present a comprehensive report without the testimonies of the major actor, who doubles as the father of the deceased, Odunayo Alade.
He accused the father of being a serial traffic offender, adding that he was arrested some weeks ago for the same offence.
The CP announced this at a press conference jointly addressed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, and the Chairman of Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, Adekoya Adesagba, held at the Police Command, Eleyele, in Ibadan, the state capital.
“The tragic incident would have been avoided had it been the father of the deceased complied with the traffic rules. Alade, based on the information made available to us, is a serial offender. He was arrested for breaking traffic rules some weeks back,” he said.
Newsmen had reported that Kehinde was felled by a stray bullet fired by a police officer while chasing his father who reportedly drove against traffic in the Gbagi-Alakia area in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday.
Adenola stressed that the comprehensive reports on the incident would be ready after obtaining the testimonies of the father of the deceased.
He said, “The Inspector General of Police has directed that the command should be thorough in its investigation, hence the need to obtain the testimonies of the father of the deceased.
“The police officer and one of the passengers inside the car when the incident happened have assisted the investigative team with useful information.
“The police officer has been arrested. He is in custody now. After the conclusion of the investigation, the next step will be taken. We are keeping the IGP Kayode Egbetokun abreast of the development daily.”
The CP, therefore, assured the public that the police would do a thorough investigation by ensuring that culprits were brought to book.
Oyelade assured the public that the matter would not be swept under the carpet.
He said, “What Governor Seyi Makinde”s administration stands for is justice. On this matter, we will ensure that justice is served.”
Adesagba decried the rise in traffic offences and constant harassment and assaults on OYRTMA officers.
“Our officers have suffered varying degrees of injuries, including broken arms and legs.
“This informed the decision to have a joint patrol operation with the police, to secure the lives of our men while on duty,” he said.