Ibadan Stampede: Ooni Ex-Queen Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat To Spend Christmas in Prison as Court Orders Remand
The accused were arraigned on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Iyaganku, Ibadan, facing four charges: conspiracy, acceleration of death
A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Fasasi Abdulahi, the principal of Bashorun Islamic High School, at the Agodi Correctional Facility.
This ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
The accused were arraigned on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Iyaganku, Ibadan, facing four charges: conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities.
The court premises experienced tension as supporters of Hamzat gathered, but a strong police presence helped maintain order.
The situation almost escalated when police vans transporting the suspects began to leave the court premises. Read More
