Sad: Timilehin, Boy Shot By Police, Buried Amid Tears

Date: 07-07-2014 7:53 am (9 years ago) | Author: Victor A. Ofoma
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Tears flowed freely at Ijede Cemetery, Ikorodu, Lagos as family members and sympathisers gathered to bury the remains of Timilehin Ebun, a nine-year-old boy killed by a police bullet.

It was reported that the boy and members of his immediate family were on their way to their Ikorodu home when a stray bullet pierced through his father’s vehicle and killed him.

Punch correspondent, who was present at the funeral, observed that the deceased’s siblings were not at the cemetery. However, cousins and friends of his parents were present.

Earlier, the relatives had collected Timilehin’s corpse at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where an autopsy was performed on it.
Symapthisers at the funeral, which started around 3pm burst into tears when the deceased’s coffin was opened for them to see.

The corpse was clothed in a white and blue shirt and a pair of jeans.
The presiding minister, Pastor Banjo Lawrence, said although the incident was tragic, it was pertinent that people should see it as proof that anyone could die at anytime.

He therefore urged all to live right before God because both old and young would die. He however prayed that such a tragedy would not befall the family again.

He said, “It is most unfortunate that the boy was killed so suddenly and at such a young age. I pray that God will console the family and none of the remaining children shall die young.

“We all need to remember every day that we shall all die one day. We should therefore endeavour to live right before God.”

The most emotional aspect of the event was the lowering of the coffin into the grave, after which cousins of the deceased were called upon to perform the dust-to-dust rites.

One of the cousins, Abiodun Ebun, cried profusely. Abiodun said he never imagined that he would be the one to bury Timilehin, who was many years younger than him.

He said, “This is very unfortunate. Timilehin was just too young. How could I be pouring sand on his coffin? God, why? The boy was not sick; he just went to pick up his brother from the airport and was killed in the process? I hope Jide, who just came back from Canada does not start blaming himself over the incident?

“This death was completely avoidable and yet it happened, just like that.”
Employees of Timilehin’s father, described the deceased as a pleasant boy who always followed his father to work.

One of the employees, who did not identify himself, said, “Timilehin was such a good boy, it is hard to believe that he is gone. He usually came to the office with his dad and they were inseparable. I wonder how the man will survive without him. It is just too sad.”

A copy of the death certificate made available to PUNCH Metro reads in part, “Timilehin died of exsanguination (bloodlessness), disruption of facial vessels and gunshot injuries to the face.”

Posted: at 7-07-2014 07:53 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- edarling at 7-07-2014 08:20 AM (9 years ago)
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R..l..p

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Posted: at 7-07-2014 08:20 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- faka4u at 7-07-2014 08:21 AM (9 years ago)
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Rip 2u
Posted: at 7-07-2014 08:21 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- winace at 7-07-2014 08:37 AM (9 years ago)
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Police u wasted dat innocent young live. Don't worry ur children too are not safe since its stray bullet dat can fly anywhr. May his young soul rest in peace. Amen
Posted: at 7-07-2014 08:37 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- winace at 7-07-2014 08:38 AM (9 years ago)
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Police u wasted dat innocent young live. Don't worry ur children too are not safe since its stray bullet dat can fly anywhr. May his young soul rest in peace. Amen
Posted: at 7-07-2014 08:38 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ngfineface at 7-07-2014 09:04 AM (9 years ago)
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Whosoever that wasted this innocent boy's life will not survive this year except he or she is not born of a woman. RIP Timilehin
Posted: at 7-07-2014 09:04 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- Metsjd at 7-07-2014 09:18 AM (9 years ago)
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Y- who be dis olopa? Ori mi o. Anu abiyemon se mi lopolopo.
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- dareper at 7-07-2014 09:45 AM (9 years ago)
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Police is a cancer to nigeria, and for the police that shoot and kill this boy... Na that gun go kill all him pikin including him.
Posted: at 7-07-2014 09:45 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- dynasty4all at 7-07-2014 09:56 AM (9 years ago)
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A COUNTRY WHERE EVERY ONE BEHAVES AS HE /SHE LIKE
WE DONT HAVE POLICE, BUT CRIMINALS
Posted: at 7-07-2014 09:56 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Larry28 at 7-07-2014 10:45 AM (9 years ago)
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Sorry dear Ride in peace
Posted: at 7-07-2014 10:45 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- Chigozirim at 7-07-2014 11:31 AM (9 years ago)
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RIP
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- queenbabe at 7-07-2014 12:04 PM (9 years ago)
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Police are fool if they see arm rubbers to shot we had them
Posted: at 7-07-2014 12:04 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- chicco77 at 7-07-2014 12:47 PM (9 years ago)
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RIP
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- dollar22 at 7-07-2014 12:52 PM (9 years ago)
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 Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad
 Angry Angry Angry Angry Angry Angry Angry
Posted: at 7-07-2014 12:52 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- schmit at 7-07-2014 04:31 PM (9 years ago)
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Dis police and army wahala don dey too much for DAT country ooo
R.I.P
Posted: at 7-07-2014 04:31 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- cocoeni at 7-07-2014 05:15 PM (9 years ago)
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RIP  Sad Sad
Posted: at 7-07-2014 05:15 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 7-07-2014 05:36 PM (9 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 7-07-2014 05:36 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- raybenzino at 7-07-2014 07:08 PM (9 years ago)
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Ride in peace
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- sarah555 at 7-07-2014 08:02 PM (9 years ago)
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Rest in Peace Dear one  Cry Cry Cry
May God give your family the strenth to bear this great loss.
Posted: at 7-07-2014 08:02 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- lekzid at 8-07-2014 05:02 AM (9 years ago)
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Very old new
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