Alade described his panic and confusion, emphasizing he only wanted to get his children safely to school.

Alade described his panic and confusion, emphasizing he only wanted to get his children safely to school.

His worst fears came true when, amid the chaos, a police officer fired a shot that struck Kehinde, who was seated in the back of the vehicle.

“As I parked to bring the boy out, the policemen and traffic officials were still running after me. I held onto one of them. People gathered and rushed the boy to the hospital. From there, he was taken to UCH. Sadly, when we got there, he gave up the ghost,” he recalled painfully.

Having raised his children alone since their mother left seven years ago, Alade is heartbroken and now demands justice.

“Their mother abandoned us seven years ago, and I made a promise to myself to give my children the best life possible. I’ve worked tirelessly to provide for them, often sacrificing my own needs.

“I’ve turned down opportunities to remarry because I wanted to focus on raising my kids. I often wonder which woman would accept me and my situation without jeopardizing their well-being.

“I’ve done everything I could to give my children a good life. Kehinde had dreams. He loved school. That life is gone now — and for what? A reckless chase over nothing.”

He insisted he was never a suspect and remains bewildered by the officers’ harsh reaction.

“They saw I had children in the car. I wasn’t doing anything wrong beyond trying to get my kids to school. They misjudged me.”

Alade concluded with a call for accountability.

“This cannot go unpunished. I want those responsible to be held accountable. No parent should have to endure the pain of losing a child in such a senseless manner.

“Kehinde was a bright boy with dreams and aspirations. He loved school and was excited about his future. Now, all of that has been stolen from us.

“I need to understand why this happened. My son had so much potential, and it feels incredibly unfair that his life was cut short due to a reckless decision by those who are supposed to protect us. I demand answers, and I want to ensure no other family suffers this kind of loss.”

Following the tragedy, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered a full investigation into the matter, and one officer has reportedly been detained.