“Murderers! Wicked and Evil!” – Mr Macaroni Reacts as Police Bullet Ends Life of Student on Exam Day

 

Nigerian skit maker and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has fiercely condemned the Nigerian Police after the tragic killing of a secondary school student in Oyo State. The student, who was reportedly on his way to sit for his West African Examinations Council (WAEC) paper, was gunned down during a high-speed police chase.

According to eyewitnesses, the boy was with his twin brother when officers, allegedly pursuing a vehicle suspected to belong to internet fraudsters, opened fire. A stray bullet struck the student, cutting short his life in a cruel twist of fate. The incident happened along Gbagi Market Road, and despite being rushed to Welfare Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.

Mr Macaroni, known for his bold social activism and sharp criticism of police brutality, did not mince words. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he vented his outrage: “Wicked, Evil, Callous, irresponsible and shamelessly Corrupt @PoliceNG just killed an innocent boy in broad daylight!!! MURDERERS!!!” His words captured the pain and fury felt by many Nigerians who continue to witness a cycle of deadly police actions without accountability.

The Oyo State government, through the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. Describing the occurrence as “sad, shocking and painful,” the government clarified that the student’s father was allegedly driving against traffic at the time of the police pursuit. Authorities claim the police officer aimed at the tyre of the fleeing vehicle, but the shot missed and tragically hit the student instead.

This explanation has done little to ease public anger. Many are questioning why officers continue to use lethal force in public areas, especially during pursuits that could endanger innocent lives. For Mr Macaroni and countless others, the tragedy is one more reminder of the unchecked recklessness that has become a feature of Nigerian policing.

While the Oyo State government has vowed to ensure justice is served and promised to take measures to prevent similar tragedies, public trust remains fragile. Statements and reassurances, many argue, have become routine after such incidents, yet systemic change remains elusive.

The death of a young student on the very day he was to write a defining exam has plunged his family and community into mourning. As questions swirl and outrage builds, the call for justice grows louder, with voices like Mr Macaroni's amplifying the demand for real reform, not just regretful press releases.

For a nation already grappling with deep mistrust in its law enforcement agencies, this latest death reopens wounds that have barely begun to heal.