In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Ogbomoso Local Government Area of Oyo State, a corps member identified as Iyanda Damilola was reportedly shot to death by a trigger-happy policeman on Tuesday. The officer, known as Saheed SARS, is said to be an operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) within the Oyo State Police Command.

According to reports gathered by PUNCH Online, Saheed has gained notoriety among students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, particularly for his aggressive actions, often targeting individuals he suspects to be involved in fraudulent activities, commonly referred to as “Yahoo boys.” His controversial behavior came under scrutiny in 2020 when he was criticized on social media for posing with a white Mercedes Benz car he claimed to have purchased.

The deceased’s brother, Iyanda Oluwafemi, a recent graduate of LAUTECH, revealed that he himself sustained injuries from bullets fired by Saheed. Recounting the tragic events, Oluwafemi disclosed that he and his brother had attended his convocation ceremony on Monday and later proceeded to an after-party. It was during this celebration that the fatal shooting occurred, claiming the life of his brother, who was serving in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State.

Describing the chaos that ensued, Oluwafemi explained, “Yesterday was our convocation, and we were at a lounge for a convocation party around 2am when we heard that some people were fighting outside. When we discovered that the place was getting rowdy, we stepped out only to see policemen dispersing the crowd and shooting directly at the people.”

Expressing his anguish, Oluwafemi emphasized the need for justice for his innocent brother, whose life was tragically cut short. He recounted witnessing Saheed SARS handling a firearm and directly implicating him in the shooting.

In response to inquiries, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed that an investigation into the matter is underway and assured that updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.

The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability as the community mourns the loss of a promising young man and demands justice for the victims of police brutality.