A 46-year-old Nigerian man, Osemwengie Irorere, has been shot and killed inside a bus at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal in Toronto, Canada, in a fatal shooting incident.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at about 7 p.m. at the terminal, located around the Yorkdale Road and Allen Road area of the city.
The Toronto Police Service confirmed that a 40-year-old man, Tyrel Gibson, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing.
According to a police statement, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the terminal on January 4, 2026. Investigations revealed that both the victim and the suspect had boarded a GO bus at the terminal when the suspect allegedly shot Irorere before fleeing the scene on foot.
“Officers arrived at the scene and located the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were immediately performed, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene,” the statement said.
Police added that the suspect was located and arrested shortly after the incident, and a firearm was recovered during the arrest. The victim was later identified as Osemwengie Irorere, a Nigerian national.
Gibson, who is a resident of Toronto, is expected to face trial and was scheduled to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The killing comes barely two weeks after another Nigerian, John Onetufo, was stabbed to death in the Lewisham area of London on New Year’s Eve, raising renewed concerns over the safety of Nigerians in the diaspora.
Investigations into the Toronto shooting are ongoing.
This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better security measures in public transportation. Our safety should be a top priority.
This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the need for better safety measures in public spaces. Lets demand action now.
This tragic incident highlights the need for stricter gun control laws in Toronto. Our safety should be a top priority.
I cant believe the lack of safety in public transportation! This is outrageous and something needs to be done ASAP.
This is a tragic incident that highlights the need for increased security measures in public transportation. Such senseless violence must be stopped.
This is heartbreaking. We need better security measures in public spaces to prevent such tragic incidents. Thoughts and prayers to the victims family.
This tragic incident highlights the need for better security measures in public spaces. Safety should be a top priority for everyone.
This is so tragic! Why are innocent lives being taken like this? We need to address gun violence urgently.
This tragedy highlights the urgent need for better security measures in public spaces. Cant believe this happened in Toronto.