Ibadan Stampede: Court Dismisses Charges Against ex-Ooni’s wife, Oriyomi Hamzat The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out murder charges against Ooni of Ife ex-wife, queen Naomi Silekunola; the owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi.
The Round Table recalls that the trio have been facing murder charges following the December 2024 children’s juncture stampede that led to the death of 35 children.
Justice B. K. Olawoyin delivering judgement on Thursday, governed that holding the defendants liable could discourage the public from engaging in humanitarian activities.
The court declined the four count bill, which contained acceleration of death, conspiracy, negligent acts causing harm and failure to provide adequate medical facilities and security.
Reacting to the court judge in an interview, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, judgment, Biodun Aikomo, revealed “It is in the relevancy of justice to discontinue these case. So we took from the charge and it was struck out by the court. There is no case against them again, they are now free”.
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Published 3/20/2025