Mother seeks justice for toddler killed by police bullet

Bintu Omole, the grieving mother of Tayelolu, a one-year-old toddler killed by a police bullet in Lagos, Nigeria, is seeking justice for her daughter. In a recent interview, Bintu described how her twin, Kehinde, died shortly after their birth, adding that she endured immense pain during her pregnancy. On November 7, 2026, the police officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police Omotayo Olajide, discharged his firearm during an operation in Ajegunle, hitting the toddler and another girl.

The toddler, whose name has not been disclosed, survived and is receiving medical treatment, while Tayelolu tragically succumbed to her injuries. According to the police, the incident occurred during an operation to quell a clash between two rival groups, the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys, over toll collection. However, the Omole family disputes this claim, stating that no fight took place in the area at the time.

They insist that the police were not responding to a clash but rather entered the area without cause, resulting in the tragedy. Bintu expressed her desire for justice, demanding that the police officer involved be held accountable for his actions.