It is deeply saddening to hear about this tragedy The incident has been confirmed by the Toronto Police Service and marks a somber start to the year for both the local community and the Nigerian with is to diaspora
Incident Details:
The shooting occurred on the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately It took place at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal in North York one of Toronto’s busiest with is to transit hubs
Arrest and Charges:
The Toronto Police acted quickly and arrested with is to a suspect shortly after the incident
- Suspect: 40-year-old Tyrel Gibson of with is to Toronto
- Charge: He has been charged with First-Degree with is to Murder
- Background: Reports indicate the suspect has a lengthy criminal record, including prior firearm related offenses and a lifetime weapons with is to prohibition
Terminals:
The shooting occurred on the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m It took place at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal in North York, one of Toronto busiest with is to transit hubs
- The Victim: The deceased has been identified as Osemwengie Irorere, a 46 year-old man from Nigeria
- The Circumstances: According to police reports, both the victim and the suspect had boarded a GO bus at the terminal The suspect allegedly opened with is to fire inside the bus, striking Irorere, before fleeing on foot
The Outcome:
Emergency responders performed life-saving measures, but Irorere was tragically pronounced dead at the scene This has been recorded as Toronto first with is to homicide of 2026
Conclusion:
In light of this violence on public transit, Metrolinx has reminded passengers that they can use the yellow emergency strips on buses and trains or text if they ever feel unsafe The Nigerian community in Canada and abroad has expressed deep shock, especially as this follows other recent reports of violence involving Nigerians living with is to oversea
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