A Chief Magistrate in Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Fasasi Abdulahi, Principal of Bashorun Islamic High School, at the Agodi Correctional Facility.
The remand order will remain in effect pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.
The defendants were arraigned on Tuesday at Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iyaganku, Ibadan, on a four-count charge of conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities.
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The police prosecutor said the charges contravene Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The case is linked to a tragic stampede that occurred last week at a Christmas funfair held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The incident claimed the lives of 35 children and left six others injured.
The prosecution alleged that the trio’s actions contributed to the circumstances that led to the stampede, turning the festive celebration into a tragedy.
Chief Magistrate Ogunkanmi ruled that the defendants remain in custody at the Agodi Correctional Centre until the DPP provides legal advice.
The court proceedings attracted widespread public attention, with law enforcement officers ensuring tight security as the suspects were escorted to and from the court environment.
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