Ondo Pupil Killed By Stray Bullet During Inter-House Sports

A yet-to-be identified pupil of Agolo High School Ikare, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State has been confirmed killed by stray bullet.

The incident which occurred during the school’s inter-house sports on Thursday evening also left many injured, the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed.

She noted that an investigation had commenced into the matter. She, however, said no arrest had been made so far.

She said, “We learnt that some people were shooting during the Inter-house sports and a nine-year-old boy was killed in the process while two others were injured.

“We have drafted our men to the scene to restore peace in the area while investigation has commenced.”

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The cause of the violence was yet unknown as at the time of this report but it was gathered that there were sporadic gunshots from some suspected thugs while the event was ongoing.

The violence was said to have ended the event.

Also, an eyewitness said, “Everything was going on smoothly but suddenly some thugs appeared from nowhere and started shooting sporadically.

A stray bullet hit a boy, killing him while two others were seriously wounded but they are now receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital.

“After the unfortunate incident there was panic and apprehension in Ikare Akoko as parents were running helter-skelter to check their wards. That was how the event ended on a sad note.”