16-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Osun Over Theft
A tragic incident has thrown the Irewumi Community in Owode-Ede, Ede North LGA of Osun State, into confusion following the death of 16-year-old Osewa Joshua, who was reportedly shot dead on August 16, 2025.
Joshua, a resident of the community, was alleged to have scaled the fence of a house belonging to one Abubakar Morufu Olalekan. A security guard stationed at the residence opened fire on him, leaving the teenager fatally wounded. He reportedly bled to death in the compound before any help could reach him.
The situation has sparked tension as Joshua’s parents accused the homeowner’s household of deliberately killing their son, while residents remain divided over the security guard’s action.
This case not only raises questions of justice but also highlights the Child’s Right to life, survival, and development. Every child, regardless of circumstance, is entitled to protection from violence, unlawful punishment, or bodily harm.
