Ooni’s ex-wife Naomi, Hamzat, principal remanded to prison custody over Ibadan Stampede

A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three individuals linked to the recent stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School, which resulted in tragic consequences.

The accused include Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, estranged wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife.

Presiding over the case on Tuesday, Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi issued the remand order following their arraignment by the Oyo State Police Command.

The court session took place amidst heightened security, with a large crowd of family members and concerned citizens gathered outside.

The defendants are facing a four-count charge brought by the police, alleging violations of Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Chief Magistrate Ogunkanmi directed that the accused be held at Agodi Correctional Centre pending advice from the state prosecutor.